Last month the United States Supreme Court (“SCOTUS”) delivered a pro-employer ruling on the standard of proof required under certain provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). In E.M.D. Sales, Inc. v. Carrera, the...more
2/19/2025
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Employment Litigation ,
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Federal Labor Laws ,
Minimum Wage ,
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Wage and Hour
A recent decision by the Court of Appeals of Tennessee, in which the employer prevailed in a retaliatory discharge claim, demonstrates the importance of (1) maintaining confidentiality of workplace investigations and (2)...more
8/3/2018
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Hospitals ,
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Race Discrimination ,
Racist Remarks ,
Retaliation ,
Salespersons ,
Workplace Investigations ,
Wrongful Termination