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California Indoor Worker Heat Protections OK’d and in Effect

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California’s indoor heat protections were approved and went into effect this week. The rules apply to most indoor workplaces. Employers are required to adopt safety measures that go into effect in most cases when indoor temperatures reach 82°F to prevent …

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Kroger Case Tests FTC Chair’s Bid to Protect Workers

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Federal Trade Commission Chair Lina Khan’s initiative to use antitrust laws to protect workers faces a key test starting Monday when the agency will argue the merger between grocery chain Kroger and its rival Albertsons would crush unionized workers’ bargaining …

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EU Court Fines Five Countries for Lacking Whistleblower Protection

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The EU Court of Justice on Thursday fined five countries for failing to adopt rules to boost protection for whistleblowers who expose fraud, tax evasion, data breaches and other misdeeds. The court handed a fine of 34 million euros ($36.7 …

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SEC Hits 7 Companies With Penalties for Violating Whistleblower Protections

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Securities and Exchange Commission charges they violated whistleblower protections, the regulator said on Monday. Seven public companies agreed to pay a combined $3 million to settle U.S. TransUnion agreed to pay $312,000 and Acadia Healthcare Company will pay $1.39 million …

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Judge Dismisses Suit Seeking to Protect Dolphins Along Miss. Gulf Coast

Insurance Journal

AP) — A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit that sought to protect dolphins along the Mississippi Gulf Coast after dozens were killed or sickened in 2019 following the prolonged opening of a spillway used for flood control. GULFPORT, Miss. (AP)

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American Water Cyberattack Renews Focus on Protecting Critical Infrastructure

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A cyberattack continues to affect the largest regulated water and wastewater utility company in the United States, renewing a focus on the importance of protecting critical infrastructure sites. New Jersey-based American Water paused billing to customers as it announced the …

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Protect Your Vineyard: Federal Crop Insurance Deadline

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This insurance is essential for protecting your vineyard from potential losses due to natural disasters, pests, or diseases. What’s new in Crop Insurance for 2025: Enhanced […] The post Protect Your Vineyard: Federal Crop Insurance Deadline appeared first on Relation Insurance.