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Colorado AG Sues PetSmart Over TRAP Contracts

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Colorado Attorney General (AG) Phil Weiser has sued PetSmart LLC, alleging that its use of Training Repayment Agreement Provisions (TRAPs) violates state consumer protection and labor laws. The lawsuit reflects a broader...more

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Hot Topic: Nevada Joins Ranks of States Enforcing Onerous New Heat Illness Rules

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Nevada’s sunny and hot summers pose hazards of heat-related illnesses to outdoor workers and non-climate-controlled indoor workers. April 29, 2025 marks a significant milestone for workplace safety in Nevada as the Nevada...more

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FAQ: How Businesses Can Prepare for a Visit from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement

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Businesses should be aware that the new Administration is intensifying immigration enforcement efforts, which may lead to increased visits from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). Preparing for a potential visit...more

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Recent Federal OSHA Workplace Violence Case Provides a Road Map on General Duty Clause in Workplace Violence Cases

On October 25, 2021, a customer named Jacob Bergquist, with a history of violating the Boise Towne Square Mall’s firearms ban, opened fire at the mall. The shooting in the Idaho mall led to the deaths of a Professional...more

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OSHA Penalties Increasing in 2025: What Employers Need to Know

Last week, the U.S. Department of Labor published its listing of annual increases for 2025. Included in this list are higher penalties for OSHA workplace safety violations for employers. While these increases are in line with...more

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[Webinar] Tips and Strategies for Preventing and Responding to Workplace Violence Incidents - April 24th, 1:00 pm EST

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Workplace violence has been a focus for both the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (“OSHA”) and the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (“EEOC”) for several years, as it continues to be one of the leading...more

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Uber to Pay $4.4 Million to Resolve EEOC Sexual Harassment and Retaliation Charge

Agency Commends Employer for Working Cooperatively With the EEOC on Harassment Prevention and Accountability - SAN FRANCISCO - Uber Technologies, Inc. has entered into a nationwide agreement to strengthen its business...more

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Answers To Employer Questions In Wake Of Threatened ICE Raids

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Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) threatened to start to carry out a series of immigration raids this weekend seeking to identify and apprehend undocumented individuals – with some potentially occurring at the...more

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Web Exclusive: August 2018: The Top 15 Labor And Employment Law Stories

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It’s hard to keep up with all the recent changes to labor and employment law. While the law always seems to evolve at a rapid pace, there have been an unprecedented number of changes for the past few years—and this past month...more

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February Forecast Calls For Persistent ICE Immigration Raids Across The Country - Employers Need To Prepare Now To Avoid Federal...

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Federal enforcement officials are amplifying their efforts to crack down on undocumented workers and the businesses that employ them, as Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officials have raided over 120 businesses in...more

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