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Pregnancy discrimination lawsuit costs Walgreens over $205,000

The EEOC alleges that a Walgreens manager violated federal laws by not permitting an employee to go to the doctor for pregnancy concerns.

Female farm workers receive $2 million in sexual harassment settlement

The National Raisin Corp has settled a massive sexual harassment case targeting non-English speaking women, and will face harsh penalties.

Workplace discrimination increased, according to annual EEOC report

The EEOC has had a busy year, which shows an increase in workplace discrimination, but also an increase in workers exercising their rights.

Burger chain in violation of child labor laws faces penalties

Child labor laws are currently in a tenuous position, which feels odd to say in 2024, but the Department of Labor is still out enforcing.

Workers asking for fair wages face morbid management backlash

These workers for a pork processing plant made complaints for fair wages, and in return got a severed pig's head and other intimidation.

Massachusetts proposes legislation to prevent workplace bullying

Mental health remains a top conversation for many businesses, and this legislation aims to protect against this workplace bullying.

Dept. of Labor recovers over $400,000 in damages from Mercedes-Benz

After two employees used family leave and got fired for it, the Department of Labor is suing Mercedes-Benz for not honoring their time off.

This Wisconsin flooring company is facing big OSHA fines

OSHA has issued fines over $260K for ignoring federal health and safety regulations, and the company is trying to fight back.