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Crane Accident in Orlando Incurs OSHA Violations and Fines
April 30, 2024
Crane Accident in Orlando Incurs OSHA Violations and Fines

A tragic accident at a construction site in Orlando, Florida, resulted in the death of a 37-year-old worker from Concrete Impressions. While assembling a highway barrier, a crane operated by an Adcock Cranes employee malfunctioned and toppled over. The crane

California Employers’ Legal Shield Against Workplace Violence
April 29, 2024
California Employers’ Legal Shield Against Workplace Violence

California law prioritizes worker safety through its Workplace Violence Restraining Order (WVRO), as detailed in Section 527.8 of the California Code of Civil Procedure. This provision empowers employers to safeguard their employees from potential violence and harassment, embodying a preemptive

Is DHL Paying $8.7M for Racial Work Assignment Bias?
April 29, 2024
Is DHL Paying $8.7M for Racial Work Assignment Bias?

The EEOC has unearthed troubling signs of racial discrimination at the well-known logistics entity, DHL. This investigation by the regulatory body, which protects employees’ rights, has uncovered what appears to be racially biased allocation of job duties, flying in the

Is the EEOC’s Pregnancy Accommodation Rule Unlawful?
April 29, 2024
Is the EEOC’s Pregnancy Accommodation Rule Unlawful?

A contentious legal battle is underway as Tennessee leads sixteen other states in opposing the EEOC’s interpretation of the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act, especially its inclusion of abortion in “related medical conditions” necessitating workplace accommodations. This coalition of states argues

FTC Bans Non-Compete Clauses to Boost Job Mobility & Innovation
April 29, 2024
FTC Bans Non-Compete Clauses to Boost Job Mobility & Innovation

In a transformative move by the Federal Trade Commission, overseen by Chair Lina Khan, a new rule banning non-compete agreements has been unveiled. Set to alter the landscape of employment contracts across the United States, this rule ushers in an

Navigating Legal Risks in Pregnancy and Parental Leave Policies
April 26, 2024
Navigating Legal Risks in Pregnancy and Parental Leave Policies

Employers face the challenging task of complying with various laws that protect pregnant workers and those on parental leave, such as Title VII’s anti-discrimination policies, the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Strict

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Crane Accident in Orlando Incurs OSHA Violations and Fines
April 30, 2024
Crane Accident in Orlando Incurs OSHA Violations and Fines

A tragic accident at a construction site in Orlando, Florida, resulted in the death of a 37-year-old worker from Concrete Impressions. While assembling a highway barrier, a crane operated by an Adcock Cranes employee malfunctioned and toppled over. The crane

California Employers’ Legal Shield Against Workplace Violence
April 29, 2024
California Employers’ Legal Shield Against Workplace Violence

California law prioritizes worker safety through its Workplace Violence Restraining Order (WVRO), as detailed in Section 527.8 of the California Code of Civil Procedure. This provision empowers employers to safeguard their employees from potential violence and harassment, embodying a preemptive

Is DHL Paying $8.7M for Racial Work Assignment Bias?
April 29, 2024
Is DHL Paying $8.7M for Racial Work Assignment Bias?

The EEOC has unearthed troubling signs of racial discrimination at the well-known logistics entity, DHL. This investigation by the regulatory body, which protects employees’ rights, has uncovered what appears to be racially biased allocation of job duties, flying in the

Is the EEOC’s Pregnancy Accommodation Rule Unlawful?
April 29, 2024
Is the EEOC’s Pregnancy Accommodation Rule Unlawful?

A contentious legal battle is underway as Tennessee leads sixteen other states in opposing the EEOC’s interpretation of the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act, especially its inclusion of abortion in “related medical conditions” necessitating workplace accommodations. This coalition of states argues

FTC Bans Non-Compete Clauses to Boost Job Mobility & Innovation
April 29, 2024
FTC Bans Non-Compete Clauses to Boost Job Mobility & Innovation

In a transformative move by the Federal Trade Commission, overseen by Chair Lina Khan, a new rule banning non-compete agreements has been unveiled. Set to alter the landscape of employment contracts across the United States, this rule ushers in an

Navigating Legal Risks in Pregnancy and Parental Leave Policies
April 26, 2024
Navigating Legal Risks in Pregnancy and Parental Leave Policies

Employers face the challenging task of complying with various laws that protect pregnant workers and those on parental leave, such as Title VII’s anti-discrimination policies, the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Strict

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