The Ninth Circuit’s decision in Harrington v. Cracker Barrel underscores the growing importance of personal jurisdiction in limiting the scope of FLSA collective actions. The court held that employees with no connection to...more
7/14/2025
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Principal Place of Business ,
Restaurant Industry ,
Tipped Employees ,
Wage and Hour
Seyfarth Synopsis: Employers frequently struggle with questions around the compensability of certain activities, classification of employees, and how to structure their policies to avoid Fair Labor Standards Act violations. ...more
10/26/2023
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Employer Liability Issues ,
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Wage and Hour