A federal court of appeals just upheld the convictions of two workplace managers after an OSHA inspection quickly evolved into a criminal prosecution. The U.S. Court of Appeals for the 7th Circuit offered a stark warning to...more
6/16/2025
/ Appeals ,
Criminal Convictions ,
Criminal Liability ,
Criminal Prosecution ,
Department of Justice (DOJ) ,
Department of Labor (DOL) ,
Employer Liability Issues ,
False Statements ,
Mail Fraud ,
Managers ,
OSHA ,
Recordkeeping Requirements ,
Safety Inspections ,
Supervisors ,
Wire Fraud ,
Workplace Safety
The phrase alone – human trafficking – is enough to stir outrage, discomfort, or disbelief. What many employers may not realize, however, is that you do not have to be a “trafficker” to be held liable for trafficking....more
5/29/2025
/ Civil Liability ,
Criminal Liability ,
Employee Training ,
Employer Liability Issues ,
Employer Responsibilities ,
Employment Policies ,
Forced Labor ,
Human Rights ,
Human Trafficking ,
Risk Assessment ,
Sex Trafficking