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EEOC Sues Alight Solutions for Disability Discrimination
WASHINGTON, June 1 -- The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission issued the following news release:
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EEOC Sues Alight Solutions for Disability Discrimination
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Federal agency says Illinois company failed to accommodate employee's diabetes, including in use of electronic attendance monitoring systems, and then fired him
CHICAGO -Alight Solutions, an employee benefits administrator headquartered in Lincolnshire, Illinois, violated federal law when it discriminated against an employee by denying him a reasonable accommodation for his diabetes, and then firing him because of the disability,
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WASHINGTON, June 1 -- The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission issued the following news release:
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EEOC Sues Alight Solutions for Disability Discrimination
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Federal agency says Illinois company failed to accommodate employee's diabetes, including in use of electronic attendance monitoring systems, and then fired him
CHICAGO -Alight Solutions, an employee benefits administrator headquartered in Lincolnshire, Illinois, violated federal law when it discriminated against an employee by denying him a reasonable accommodation for his diabetes, and then firing him because of the disability,the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) charged in a lawsuit announced today.
According to the EEOC's lawsuit, Alight Solutions refused the employee additional breaks during his shift to monitor blood sugar and to recover from diabetic episodes, even though he was willing to make up for the extra breaks by working a longer shift. Among other things, Alight used electronic attendance monitoring systems to track employee activity that did not appropriately account for the employee's additional needed breaks. Instead of accommodating the breaks necessary for managing his disability, Alight terminated him instead.
"Federal law requires that employers accommodate disabled employees when it is not an undue hardship to do so," said Catherine Eschbach, acting EEOC general counsel. "Allowing a diabetic employee a small amount additional break time to manage his condition, and ensuring the company's tracking systems did not unfairly penalize him for those breaks, falls within the ADA's core protections. The ADA's protections remain in place even as new technologies become available."
Such alleged conduct violates the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), which requires the accommodation of disabilities absent undue hardship, and prohibits employers from discharging an employee because of their disability or because they requested an accommodation. The EEOC filed suit (EEOC v. Alight Solutions, LLC, Case No. 1:26-cv-06361) in U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois, Eastern Division, after first attempting to reach a pre-litigation settlement through its administrative conciliation process.
For more information on disability discrimination, please visit https://www.eeoc.gov/disability-discrimination.
The EEOC's Chicago District Office has jurisdiction over Illinois, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Iowa, and North and South Dakota, with Area Offices in Milwaukee and Minneapolis.
The EEOC is the sole federal agency authorized to investigate and litigate against businesses and other private sector employers for violations of federal laws prohibiting employment discrimination. For public sector employers, the EEOC shares jurisdiction with the Department of Justice's Civil Rights Division. The EEOC also is responsible for coordinating the federal government's employment antidiscrimination effort. More information about the EEOC is available at www.eeoc.gov.
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Original text here: https://www.eeoc.gov/newsroom/eeoc-sues-alight-solutions-disability-discrimination
CFTC Chairman Selig Announces Dr. Patrick J. Schorno as Chief Economist
WASHINGTON, June 1 -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission issued the following news release:
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CFTC Chairman Selig Announces Dr. Patrick J. Schorno as Chief Economist
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WASHINGTON -Commodity Futures Trading Commission Chairman Michael S. Selig today announced Dr. Patrick J. Schorno has been named the agency's chief economist to serve as economic adviser to the Commission and integrate rigorous economic analysis, regulatory cost-benefit analysis, and research into the CFTC's mission.
"I am pleased to welcome Patrick to the CFTC as the chief economist," Chairman Selig said. "His expertise
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WASHINGTON, June 1 -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission issued the following news release:
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CFTC Chairman Selig Announces Dr. Patrick J. Schorno as Chief Economist
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WASHINGTON -Commodity Futures Trading Commission Chairman Michael S. Selig today announced Dr. Patrick J. Schorno has been named the agency's chief economist to serve as economic adviser to the Commission and integrate rigorous economic analysis, regulatory cost-benefit analysis, and research into the CFTC's mission.
"I am pleased to welcome Patrick to the CFTC as the chief economist," Chairman Selig said. "His expertisein financial regulation and experience in the financial services industry make him an excellent fit for the agency to ensure high-quality, clear, and transparent economic analysis in support of the CFTC's mission."
"I am honored to join the CFTC as the chief economist," Schorno said. "I would like to thank Chairman Selig for the opportunity to serve alongside the leadership team through rigorous, objective economic analysis that promotes confidence in U.S. derivatives markets, and to work closely with colleagues at the Securities and Exchange Commission on ongoing CFTC and SEC harmonization efforts."
Dr. Schorno joins the CFTC from the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board where he served as the deputy chief economist. Among his earlier experiences, Dr. Schorno was an executive director at Ally Financial and a financial economist at the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond. His academic research has been published in journals including the Journal of Banking & Finance, Journal of Financial Intermediation, and Journal of Corporate Finance.
Dr. Schorno holds a Ph.D. in finance from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte, an M.S. in analytical finance from Lehigh University, and a B.S. in finance from Bentley University.
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Original text here: https://www.cftc.gov/PressRoom/PressReleases/9243-26
FCC Chairman Carr Presents First 'Build America Hard Hat'
WASHINGTON, May 29 -- The Federal Communications Commission issued the following news release:
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FCC Chairman Carr Presents First 'Build America Hard Hat'
Visited Crews Opening a New Cell Tower in Western North Carolina to Restore and Expand Internet Connectivity in Communities Damaged by Hurricane Helene
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During a visit to the Chimney Rock and Lake Lure region in Western North Carolina, FCC Chairman Brendan Carr presented the very first 'Build America Hard Hat' to Phillip Morrow. After Hurricane Helene destroyed connectivity and roads in the area, Phillip and his crew stepped up. Phillip
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WASHINGTON, May 29 -- The Federal Communications Commission issued the following news release:
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FCC Chairman Carr Presents First 'Build America Hard Hat'
Visited Crews Opening a New Cell Tower in Western North Carolina to Restore and Expand Internet Connectivity in Communities Damaged by Hurricane Helene
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During a visit to the Chimney Rock and Lake Lure region in Western North Carolina, FCC Chairman Brendan Carr presented the very first 'Build America Hard Hat' to Phillip Morrow. After Hurricane Helene destroyed connectivity and roads in the area, Phillip and his crew stepped up. Phillipwaded into the Broad River and hiked over three miles from Chimney Rock up to Bat Cave. Once there, Phillip used a kayak to pull conduit through the river and restore connectivity to Chimney Rock. Chairman Carr will be recognizing tower and telecom crews with 'Build America Hard Hats' to thank them for going above and beyond to get the job done - building and extending next-generation communications infrastructure. Supporting these workers is a key part of the FCC's Build America Agenda, which is supercharging infrastructure builds across the country through smart policies.
Chairman Carr issued the following statement:
"After Hurricane Helene unleashed devastating floods across Western North Carolina, President Trump surged support and resources to aid recovery. In my first trip as FCC Chairman in January 2025, I visited the communities hit hard by Helene, and I met with the dedicated telecom crews working hard even then to restore connectivity, including Phillip and his team. His story stuck with me. With roads and connectivity into Chimney Rock washed out, Phillip waded into the Broad River and hiked over three miles up to Bat Cave. Once there, Phillip managed to wrangle some fiber conduit and a kayak. He then got back into the river and made his way back down to Chimney Rock, restoring connectivity. He ultimately made that journey seven times.
"Now, a year later, I had the chance to return to see the great progress Phillip and his crews have continued to make. The telecom crews in Western North Carolina have worked tirelessly to restore service and expand connectivity. I was privileged to present a Build America Hard Hat to Phillip in recognition of the work he has done restoring connectivity. Phillip has gone above and beyond to ensure communities gain access to advanced infrastructure."
Additional Background Information:
On Friday, Chairman Carr visited crews lighting up a new cell tower in Western North Carolina and also visited the world's largest optical fiber plant. From factories to innovators to crews on the ground, all these efforts are now in motion to connect American households and businesses.
This trip is just the latest of Chairman Carr's Build America visits across the country since becoming Chairman. He joined tower workers on a 2,000 foot tower climb in New Bern, N.C.; visited an American drone manufacturer as well as crews splicing fiber in West Texas; joined crews installing a new light system on a 1,800 foot TV tower in Spanish Fort, AL; and joined a telecom crew pulling conduit and running a directional boring machine in Sioux Falls, S.D.. These trips follow years of similar visits as an FCC Commissioner to meet telecom workers and learn about the policies that can make their jobs a little bit easier.
Chairman Carr's Build America Agenda is guided by principles of innovation, deregulation, and competition. It emphasizes forward-looking policies, simple and clear rules, and a bias toward action to drive economic growth. Its ultimate goal is to ensure the U.S. not only keeps pace with global advancements but leads the world in next-generation networks and technologies.
You can see the full video of the Build America Hard Hat presentation here (https://x.com/BrendanCarrFCC/status/2059728770211139624?s=20).
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Original text here: https://www.fcc.gov/document/chairman-carr-presents-first-build-america-hard-hat
CPSC Issues Recall Alert Involving VL2020 Lithium Coin Batteries
WASHINGTON, May 29 -- The Consumer Product Safety Commission issued the following recall alert:
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Name of Product: VL2020 Lithium Coin Batteries
Hazard: The recalled coin batteries are not in child-resistant packaging and do not bear the warning labels required under Reese's Law. When button cell or coin batteries are swallowed, the ingested batteries can cause serious injuries, internal chemical burns, and death.
Remedy: Refund
Recall Date: May 28, 2026
Units: About 8,000
Consumer Contact: Proudly American Store by email at proudlyamericanstorerecall@gmail.com.
Recall Details
Description:
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WASHINGTON, May 29 -- The Consumer Product Safety Commission issued the following recall alert:
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Name of Product: VL2020 Lithium Coin Batteries
Hazard: The recalled coin batteries are not in child-resistant packaging and do not bear the warning labels required under Reese's Law. When button cell or coin batteries are swallowed, the ingested batteries can cause serious injuries, internal chemical burns, and death.
Remedy: Refund
Recall Date: May 28, 2026
Units: About 8,000
Consumer Contact: Proudly American Store by email at proudlyamericanstorerecall@gmail.com.
Recall Details
Description:This recall involves Panasonic-branded lithium coin batteries. The three-volt silver batteries were sold in clear plastic bags with one or two batteries. The brand name and "VL2020" are embossed on the battery. Panasonic is not alleged to have engaged in any wrongdoing.
Remedy: Consumers should stop using the coin batteries immediately, place them in an area that children cannot access and contact Proudly American Store for a full refund. Consumers will be asked to dispose of the batteries according to local hazardous waste guidelines.
Note: Button cell batteries are hazardous. Batteries should be disposed of or recycled by following local hazardous waste procedures.
Incidents/Injuries: None reported
Sold Online At: Amazon.com from May 2025 through February 2026 for about $11.
Importer(s): Proudly American Store, of Canada
Manufactured In: Indonesia
Recall number: 26-510
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Original text here: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2026/Lithium-Coin-Batteries-Recalled-Due-to-Battery-Ingestion-Violates-Federal-Statute-for-Child-Resistant-Packaging-of-Coin-Batteries-Imported-by-Proudly-American-Store-of-Canada
CPSC Issues Recall Alert Involving Mainstays 9-Drawer Fabric Dressers
WASHINGTON, May 29 -- The Consumer Product Safety Commission issued the following recall alert:
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Name of Product: Mainstays 9-Drawer Fabric Dressers
Hazard: The recalled dressers are unstable if they are not anchored to the wall, posing tip-over and entrapment hazards that can result in risk of serious injuries or death to children. The dressers violate the mandatory safety standard as required by the STURDY Act.
Remedy: Refund
Recall Date: May 28, 2026
Units: About 165,000
Consumer Contact: Walmart at 800-925-6278 from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or online at www.walmart.com/help
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WASHINGTON, May 29 -- The Consumer Product Safety Commission issued the following recall alert:
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Name of Product: Mainstays 9-Drawer Fabric Dressers
Hazard: The recalled dressers are unstable if they are not anchored to the wall, posing tip-over and entrapment hazards that can result in risk of serious injuries or death to children. The dressers violate the mandatory safety standard as required by the STURDY Act.
Remedy: Refund
Recall Date: May 28, 2026
Units: About 165,000
Consumer Contact: Walmart at 800-925-6278 from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or online at www.walmart.com/helpor https://corporate.walmart.com/recalls for more information.
Recall Details
Description: This recall involves Mainstays-branded dressers. The fabric dressers have a black metal frame and nine brown or black fabric drawers with handles. The dressers measure about 40 inches long, 13.75 inches wide and 45 inches tall and weigh 32 pounds and were manufactured from September 2023 through December 2025. The Tracking/Lot and the manufacture date in MM/YYYY format are printed on a label under the dresser's top panel of the dresser. "Mainstays 9-Drawer Fabric Dresser" is printed on the product order receipt and packaging.
Remedy: Consumers should stop using the recalled dressers if they are not anchored to the wall immediately, place them in an area that children cannot access and contact Walmart for a full refund. Consumers will be asked to return the dressers' drawers to any Walmart store and dispose of the dressers' frame according to local and state regulations.
Incidents/Injuries: None reported
Sold At: Walmart stores nationwide and online at Walmart.com from September 2023 through March 2026 for about $80.
Manufacturer(s): Hop Thang Interior Wood Co. Ltd., of Vietnam
Retailer: Walmart Inc., of Bentonville, Arkansas
Manufactured In: Vietnam
Recall number: 26-522
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Original text here: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2026/Walmart-Recalls-Mainstays-9-Drawer-Fabric-Dressers-Due-to-Risk-of-Serious-Injury-or-Death-from-Tip-Over-and-Entrapment-Hazards-Violates-Mandatory-Standard-for-Clothing-Storage-Units
CPSC Issues Recall Alert Involving Giantex & Costway 2-liter and 3-liter Portable Steam Saunas
WASHINGTON, May 29 -- The Consumer Product Safety Commission issued the following recall alert:
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Name of Product: Giantex and Costway 2-liter and 3-liter Portable Steam Saunas
Hazard: The sauna's steam diffuser can be positioned too close to a consumer's body, allowing hot steam to come in contact with user, posing a burn hazard.
Remedy: Refund
Recall Date: May 28, 2026
Units: About 1,000
Consumer Contact: Giantex toll-free at 844-242-1885 anytime, email at support@giantex.com, or online at https://www.giantex.com/pages/product-recall-notice, or https://www.giantex.com/ and click on
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WASHINGTON, May 29 -- The Consumer Product Safety Commission issued the following recall alert:
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Name of Product: Giantex and Costway 2-liter and 3-liter Portable Steam Saunas
Hazard: The sauna's steam diffuser can be positioned too close to a consumer's body, allowing hot steam to come in contact with user, posing a burn hazard.
Remedy: Refund
Recall Date: May 28, 2026
Units: About 1,000
Consumer Contact: Giantex toll-free at 844-242-1885 anytime, email at support@giantex.com, or online at https://www.giantex.com/pages/product-recall-notice, or https://www.giantex.com/ and click on"RECALL INFORMATION" at the top of the page for more information.
Recall Details
Description: This recall involves Giantex and Costway branded portable steam saunas. The saunas were sold as part of a set that includes a folding chair, foot roller, felt mat and remote control. The portable saunas have a steam unit that connects to an enclosure via tubing. The enclosure has an opening for the user's head to remain outside the enclosure. The enclosures were sold in black, copper, beige, blue, green and pink. The name "Giantex" or "Costway" is imprinted on the front of the enclosure. The model numbers and/or SKU are printed on the item packaging. The model numbers and SKUs are: [View table in the link at bottom.]
Remedy: Consumers should stop using the portable steam sauna immediately and contact Giantex for a full refund. Consumers will be asked to destroy the recalled portable steam sauna by cutting the cord to the steam unit after unplugging and submit a photograph of the destroyed product by email to support@giantex.com or online at https://www.giantex.com/pages/product-recall-notice.
Incidents/Injuries: Giantex has received nine reports of incidents involving the recalled saunas where consumers reported burns to their extremities, and one incident of a second-degree burn.
Sold At: The recalled portable steam saunas were sold online at Amazon and Walmart from January 2023 through December 2025 for between $68 and $100.
Distributor(s): Giantex Inc., of Ontario, California
Manufactured In: China
Recall number: 26-506
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Original text here: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2026/Giantex-Recalls-Giantex-and-Costway-Portable-Steam-Saunas-Due-to-Burn-Hazard
CPSC Issues Recall Alert Involving Anzmtosn Luminous Fidget Spinner Balls
WASHINGTON, May 29 -- The Consumer Product Safety Commission issued the following recall alert:
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Name of Product: Anzmtosn Luminous Fidget Spinner Balls
Hazard: The recalled toys violate the mandatory safety standard for toys because the mini flashlight included with the fidget spinner balls contains button cell batteries that can be easily accessed by children. If button cell or coin batteries are swallowed, the ingested batteries can cause serious injuries, including internal chemical burns, and death.
Remedy: Refund
Recall Date: May 28, 2026
Units: About 872
Consumer Contact:
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WASHINGTON, May 29 -- The Consumer Product Safety Commission issued the following recall alert:
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Name of Product: Anzmtosn Luminous Fidget Spinner Balls
Hazard: The recalled toys violate the mandatory safety standard for toys because the mini flashlight included with the fidget spinner balls contains button cell batteries that can be easily accessed by children. If button cell or coin batteries are swallowed, the ingested batteries can cause serious injuries, including internal chemical burns, and death.
Remedy: Refund
Recall Date: May 28, 2026
Units: About 872
Consumer Contact:Anzmtosn toll-free at 832-829-9488 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or by email at Anzmtosn53@163.com.
Recall Details
Description: This recall involves Anzmtosn's Luminous Fidget Spinner Balls, Model FS0862. The model number is located on the back of the packaging. The metal Luminous Fidget Spinner Balls are blue and silver and have a green dot in the center. They were sold with a mini flashlight designed to create a glowing effect while the ball is spinning. The mini flashlights have two removable button cell batteries.
Remedy: Consumers should take the Luminous Fidget Spinner Ball's mini flashlight away from children, stop using them immediately and contact Anzmtosn for a full refund. Consumers will be asked to remove the batteries, properly dispose of them immediately, throw away the mini flashlight and submit a photo of the disposed mini flashlight to Anzmtosn53@163.com to receive a refund.
Note: Button cell batteries are hazardous. Batteries should be disposed of or recycled by following local hazardous waste procedures.
Incidents/Injuries: None reported
Sold Online At: Amazon.com from November 2024 through August 2025 for about $17.
Manufacturer(s): Shenzhenshibangduoladianzikejimaoyi Co., Ltd (Shenzhen Bangduola Electronic Technology Trade Co., Ltd.), doing business as Anzmtosn, of China
Manufactured In: China
Recall number: 26-515
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Original text here: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2026/Luminous-Fidget-Spinner-Balls-Recalled-Due-to-Risk-of-Serious-Injury-or-Death-from-Battery-Ingestion-Violates-Mandatory-Standard-for-Toys-Sold-on-Amazon-by-Anzmtosn
