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Supreme Court’s E.M.D. Sales v. Carrera Decision: A Victory for Employers Navigating FLSA Exemptions

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A January 15, 2025, U.S. Supreme Court opinion brought welcome news for employers defending claims of worker exempt status misclassification under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). In the case at issue, E.M.D. Sales, Inc....more

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First Circuit Issues Opinion Clarifying FLSA’s Administrative Exemption

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On August 14, 2023, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit issued a decision—Marcus v. American Contract Bridge League—clarifying and applying the standards for determining whether an employee qualifies for the Fair...more

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What Is The Burden Of Proof For Employers On Exemption Questions: The Fourth Circuit Chimes In

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It is always the employer’s burden of proof to prove an exemption under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), but there is controversy over what that evidentiary standard should be. In a recent case, a federal appellate court...more

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FLSA’s Extended Limitations Period Requires Plausible Factual Pleadings, Second Circuit Holds

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Because the plaintiff failed to allege any facts supporting his claim that his former employer acted willfully in failing to pay him overtime, he was not entitled to the FLSA’s extended, three-year statute of limitations....more

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New California Court Decision Highlights Potential Perils Of Unlimited Vacation. Bonus Concerns: Settling Cases With Releases,...

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While the United States and California legal worlds remain (understandably) focused on issues arising out of the COVID-19 global pandemic, California courts continue to issue important, and potentially policy-altering,...more

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