5 Legal Issues Faced in Human Resources
Human Resources professionals often face competing responsibilities: duty to company, but also to employees. There are legal issues they must avoid.
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California Physician Probation Reporting Procedures Go Into Effect
Effective this month, California doctors are reporting their probation statuses.
Colorado’s Amended Filing Includes the Sackler Family
Colorado amends its lawsuit to include the Sackler family behind Purdue Pharma.
Flowers Foods, Inc. Recalls Hot Dog and Hamburger Buns Sold at Target, Walmart, and Other Stores
Flowers Foods, Inc. is voluntarily recalling certain hot dog and hamburger buns that may be contaminated with pieces of plastic.
Polster Will Wait to Make a Decision in Opioid Litigation
Judge Polster will not make a decision in the consolidated opioid litigation until at least August, he says.
Court: Tennessee Family Can Sue Amazon for Hoverboard Fire that Burned Down House
Amazon sent out e-mails warning customers that hoverboards could be dangerous but never said they were at risk of blowing up and catching fire.
Disney Recalls Forky Toy from Toy Story 4 Over Choking Hazard Concerns
Earlier this week, Disney decided to recall a popular plush toy, Forky, from the new Toy Story 4 movie amid choking hazard concerns.
Kratom is Dangerous and Addictive, FDA Says
Kratom is unsafe and can lead to addiction, the Food and Drug Administration warns.
Oklahoma’s Case Against Johnson & Johnson Moves into Defense Phase
Oklahoma’s case against J&J claiming the company was the “kingpin” in the opioid crisis moves into the defense phase.
Ghost Networks are Beneficial to Insurers, Detrimental to Patients
When insurance companies divert patient calls via ghost networks, they put patients at significant risk.