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Before everyone gets out of the office to their various homes and families to celebrate the holiday, we wanted to review the year and count our blessings. Not only are we thankful that our families and colleagues in our...more
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Bell Lexus and The Berge Group Rescinded Job Offer Based on Woman's Lawful Prescription Drug Use, Federal Agency Charges - PHOENIX - A Scottsdale, Ariz., car dealership company violated federal law by rescinding a job...more
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Healthcare Company Denied Urine-Based Drug Screening for Applicant with Renal Failure, Federal Agency Charged - CHARLOTTE, N.C. - Xerox State Healthcare, LLC ("Xerox Healthcare"), a healthcare company that offers...more
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