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California AG secures settlement in no-poach case against PSSI

( December 2, 2025, 23:14 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: The California attorney general's office said it reached a settlement with Packers Sanitation Services (PSSI), now doing business as Fortrex, which resolves allegations that the cleaning and sanitation company used unlawful “no poach” agreements that restrict competition and harm workers’ rights. As part of the settlement, PSSI will provide notice to employees and customers regarding its discontinued use of the unlawful provision, in addition to paying $500,000 in civil penalties, the AG's office said. “Every worker deserves the right to pursue better opportunities without hidden barriers. No-poach agreements stop workers from exercising that right and hold back their potential — we will not accept that,” Attorney General Rob Bonta said in a statement.Press release follows. Proposed judgment attached....

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