Employers are breathing a sigh of relief after the U.S. Supreme Court last week unanimously confirmed the application of a “preponderance of the evidence” standard to an employer’s burden of proof when it seeks to establish...more
Determining whether an employee is exempt under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) has rarely been simple. A new decision from the U.S. Supreme Court provides much-needed clarity for employers....more
Last week, in a highly anticipated ruling, the U.S. Supreme Court issued its decision in EMD Sales Inc. v. Carrera, Case No. 23-217, concluding that a preponderance-of-the-evidence standard applies when an employer seeks to...more
On January 15, 2025, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that disputes over the applicability of overtime exemptions under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) are governed by the preponderance-of-the-evidence standard. In so doing,...more
On Wednesday, January 15, 2025, in a unanimous opinion, the Supreme Court of the United States ruled that the preponderance of the evidence standard is the appropriate standard for courts to apply to overtime exemption...more