OSHA Enforcement Initiative Targets Warehouse, Home Center, Delivery Services, Supermarkets, Others
By Melanie L. Paul, Catherine A. Cano & H. Bernard Tisdale with Jackson Lewis P.C. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has launched a three-year national emphasis program permitting extensive inspections of warehousing and distribution center...
$62,384 EEOC Settlement for Disability Discrimination Against Business for Firing Employee Because of Migraine Condition
As a small or midsize business owner, it is essential to understand and comply with employment laws to avoid potential penalties and legal complications. A recent settlement involving a company serves as a reminder of the consequences of disability discrimination in...
Federal Court Orders Security Provider to Pay $632,000 to 105 Workers Misclassified as Independent Contractors
A federal court in Tennessee has issued a ruling affirming the findings of an investigation conducted by the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) regarding a Tennessee-based security and traffic control services provider. The investigation revealed that the company and its...
EEOC Sues Business for Subjecting Mechanics to Verbal Abuse
A business is facing a lawsuit filed by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) for subjecting three mechanics to discrimination and harassment at its facility in Texas. Asure’s HR experts help business owners comply with federal, state, and local...