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1 Safelite Undergoes Round of Layoffs
In August, Safelite Group parted ways with a number of employees throughout the nation, several affected employees tell glassBYTEs/AGRR. According to glassBYTEs/AGRR’s sources, those laid off include customer service representatives and assistant store managers, among others.
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2 Former Safelite Workers File Suits for Alleged Civil Rights Discrimination
Two former Safelite Group Inc. employees have filed separate civil rights lawsuits against the company, alleging discrimination against them for reporting OSHA violations. According to the court documents they filed, both employees worked for the same distribution warehouse in Nanticoke, Pennsylvania.
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3 Auto Glass Shop Employee Arrested for Rainbow Crosswalk Vandalism
The Metropolitan Nashville Police Department (MNPD) recently arrested a suspect for allegedly vandalizing a rainbow crosswalk with windshield prep primer. According to MNPD officials, the suspect was working for a local auto glass shop during the crime.
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4 Band-Aid on a Backlite: Instructions for Fixing A Cracked Frame Cause Concern
A major automobile manufacturer’s instructions for fixing a cracked backlite frame have caused concern in the auto glass industry. Stellantis, the owner of multiple auto brands, including Chrysler and RAM, issued a technical service bulletin this summer to explain how to handle the situation in certain RAM 1500 pickup trucks.
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5 Former Employee Sues Shop For Alleged Labor Law Violations
A technician has filed a collective action lawsuit for alleged violations of the Fair Labor Standards Act against a Louisiana auto glass shop.
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