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American Water Cyberattack Renews Focus on Protecting Critical Infrastructure

Insurance Journal

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

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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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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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Cal/OSHA Cautioning Employers to Protect Workers From Wildfire Smoke

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Cal/OSHA is urging employers to protect workers from unhealthy air due to wildfire smoke. The Line Fire is impacting air quality in areas around San Bernardino and Riverside counties. Employers are required to monitor air quality, adjust work practices, and …

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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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California Indoor Worker Heat Protections OK’d and in Effect

Insurance Journal

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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Colorado Workers with Bird Flu Toiled in Heat, Without Effective Protective Gear

Insurance Journal

By Leah Douglas and Julie Steenhuysen Colorado workers who contracted bird flu were working during extreme heat and under large fans, factors that made wearing protective equipment difficult and potentially contributed to their infections, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control …