claiming the department stores' employees are expected to adhere to a "demanding level of customer service" that leaves the workers shortchanged on pay and missing breaks, among other wage and hour...

(April 7, 2019) A federal judge has ruled that security screening procedures do not count as compensable work time based on the Fair Labor Standards Act, which consequently nullifies state claims ...

This is the fifth part in our 2023 series examining important trends in white collar law and investigations. Up next: crypto enforcement. Takeaways: The SEC’s Division of Enforcement set record-h...

The Berkman Klein Center is hiring one research assistant (RA) for the current spring semester to work directly with BKC Fellow, Marta Basystiuk, on a policy report examining digital transformation...

On February 17, 2023, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s (OSHA) Directorate of Whistleblower Protection Programs’ new whistleblower complaint intake pilot program (Directive 23-01...

Although the Sixth Circuit hasn't yet ruled on whether to overhaul the standards for conducting wage and hour litigation with many plaintiffs, some district judges have paused suits in case of... T...

When I read this week that House Speaker Kevin McCarthy — just seven weeks into his new role as Washington’s most powerful Republican — had leaked a massive treasure trove of Capitol Police securi...

Legislation to protect those reporting legal breaches to combat corruption transposes the EU's Whistleblowing Directive The Spanish legislation has a long tradition of contemplating and regulating...

Holds online discussion on caregivers’ FMLA barriers, launches new webpage WASHINGTON – As part of its year-long commemoration of the 30th anniversary of the passage of the Family and Medical Leave...

There was an interesting discussion on pending health curriculum legislation in Newark this week at the Worcester County Board of Education meeting with comments made from parents, school administ...