On July 25, 2022, the Antitrust Division of the U.S. Department of Justice (“DOJ”) filed a civil complaint in the U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland alleging that poultry processors...

After years of noncompetitive support staff pay and minimal raises, the Pasco County school district on Tuesday made a contract offer aimed at making up for lost time. During collective bargainin...

Wizz Air's bonus scheme encourages to pilots to try to work more hours, a whistleblower said. If pilots are tired, they can take sick leave but they "lose financially," they told Dispatches. A ...

Promoting diversity in the workforce has become a key focus for many employers. Organizations have increasingly recognized the many benefits of employing a workforce with diverse backgrounds, per...

Our Venable colleagues recently wrote on the proliferation of artificial intelligence in employer hiring practices and the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission's (EEOC) guidance relating to av...

What You Need to Know A routine audit of a construction company by the Department of Labor and Workforce Development revealed that 16 alleged subcontractors were actually employees under the Une...

Given that the retail workforce is 57% female, chances a retailer will have pregnant employees at any given time is high. The CDC warns women, “Physical demands at work could increase your chance...

On August 2, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) awarded $500,000 to two whistleblowers. Both whistleblowers voluntarily provided the SEC with original information that led to a suc...

Syrian Temporary Protected Status (TPS) has been extended and redesignated until March 31, 2024. Those already holding Syrian TPS must apply for the extension of their status and employment autho...

A Houston-based vendor that provides detailer, car wash, and valet services to area dealerships recently agreed to pay $166K to resolve an employee misclassification complaint filed with the Unit...