The highly compensated employee (HCE) exemption under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) is one of the most complex exemptions in employment law. In the recent case of Gilchrist, et. al. v. Schlumberger Technology Corp.(5th...more
7/18/2025
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We’ve seen the President issue a number of executive orders in recent weeks. What is the precedent for these orders, particularly when it comes to governing the operations of federal contractors? What is the process for these...more
2/14/2025
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Wage and Hour
The issue of who is an independent contractor can be tricky, particularly in the age of technology. If an employer misclassifies an individual as an independent contractor, there are a number of penalties for which the...more