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Traditionally, an employer could run afoul of Title VII by imposing policies with a disproportionate impact on one racial group.
From Slate ● Jun. 22, 2026
Ahead of the game, the FAA warned drone operators that they could get their drone seized, face federal criminal charges and fines of up to $100,000 if they run afoul of these restrictions.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 14, 2026
Whatever work your business hires your child to do, make sure it does not run afoul of any federal or local labor laws.
From MarketWatch ● May 26, 2026
Over time, the promise of fair pricing became enmeshed with an even loftier assurance: by partnering with “ethical factories,” it would sell better-made clothing in a way that didn’t run afoul of the customer’s morals.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 23, 2026
But now we’d had a lot of practice, and neither Colton nor I had run badly afoul of Bloom.
From "Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing" by Ted Conover
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