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Whistleblower trial begins in alleged CPD coverup in shooting of unarmed autistic teen - Chicago Sun-Times
Testimony begins Tuesday in a lawsuit alleging Chicago Police Department brass demoted a detective after he refused to clear a fellow officer in the 2017 shooting of an unarmed, autistic teenager....
Read moreReport: West Haven VA still violating safety standards after steam deaths - Shelton Herald
WEST HAVEN — An investigation substantiated three allegations from a whistleblower that the West Haven VA system has not implemented several procedural improvements to occupational safety and heal...
Read moreJudge's Tentative Ruling Casts Doubt on Man's Whistleblower Claim - KFI AM 640
LOS ANGELES (CNS) - A judge indicated Monday he is poised to dismiss most of the causes of action in a lawsuit filed by a former employee of a vaporizer designer and manufacturer, who alleges he w...
Read more4 Tips To Avoid W&H Violations During And After Layoffs - Law360
Amidst the workforce restructuring and widespread layoffs afflicting industries across the U.S., employers should remember that employees cannot volunteer their time and that being fair is as impor...
Read moreJudge's Tentative Ruling Casts Doubt on Man's Whistleblower Claim - MyNewsLA.com
A judge indicated Monday he is poised to dismiss most of the causes of action in a lawsuit filed by a former employee of a vaporizer designer and manufacturer, who alleges he was wrongfully fired i...
Read moreStick to the Schedule: Los Angeles Imposes Significant New Requirements on Retail Employers - Lexology
On November 22, 2022, the Los Angeles City Council unanimously passed the Fair Work Week Ordinance (“FWWO”). Set to take effect in April 2023, the new law imposes significant requirements on retai...
Read moreWhat Home-Based Care Agencies Should Know About The Independent Contractor Proposed Rule - Home Health Care News
The independent-contractor pendulum in home-based care could be swinging back in favor of pro-union policies. Providers should take note of potential changes coming down the pike. For instance, th...
Read moreOxford High School shooter should've been sent home under policy, former school officials say - USA TODAY
Two ex-school board members said Oxford High School went against district policy by not sending Ethan Crumbley home after demonstrating concerning behavior. The whistleblowers claimed the distric...
Read moreThe Gilded Wage? Nevada Voters Eliminate Two-Tier Minimum Wage System - JD Supra
Nevada voters passed a $12.00 per hour minimum wage to take effect July 1, 2024. The ballot initiative will eliminate Nevada’s unique two-tier minimum wage system that had differentiating wag...
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Fact Check: Fake AI Video From Pakistan Circulated As Indian Army Chief Dancing With A Major’s Wife - Vishvas News Fact Check Hindi
New Delhi (Vishvas News): A video is being widely shared on social media, purportedly showing Indian Army Chief General Dhiraj Seth dancing with a woman. The video is being shared with the claim t...