Nov 30, 2023 | Compliance
In a significant legal development, a restaurant and associated companies have agreed to pay $650,000 to settle a race and retaliation lawsuit filed by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). This settlement sheds light on the importance of adherence...
Nov 28, 2023 | Compliance
Small and midsize business owners take note of a recent case involving a contractor that highlights the importance of adhering to federal safety regulations. The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has cited a...
Nov 28, 2023 | Compliance
A natural food company is set to pay a substantial sum of over $182,500 to settle a sex discrimination lawsuit filed by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). The settlement aims to provide relief for former employees at the natural foods company’s...
Nov 27, 2023 | Compliance
Small and midsize business owners, be vigilant about your adherence to employment laws, as a recent case involving a California agricultural employer emphasizes the costly repercussions of violating regulations. The U.S. Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour...
Nov 27, 2023 | Compliance
Small and midsize business owners take heed of a recent case that underscores the severe consequences of employee retaliation and violations of employment laws. An operator of a restaurant franchise in Manhattan has faced substantial penalties after engaging in...
Nov 26, 2023 | Compliance
Small and midsize business owners, take heed – a recent case involving an Oklahoma-based contractor serves as a stark reminder of the serious consequences that can befall companies for ignoring federal safety regulations, particularly those related to employee safety....
