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Supreme Court of the United States Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) Title VII

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The United States Supreme Court is the highest court of the United States and is charged with interpreting federal law, including the United States Constitution. The Court's docket is largely discretionary with only a limited number of cases granted review each term.  The Court is comprised of one chief justice and eight associate justices, who are nominated by the President and confirmed by the Senate to hold lifetime positions. less -
Constangy, Brooks, Smith & Prophete, LLP

SCOTUS wraps it up: Four lessons for employers

"Reverse discrimination," ADA, religion, and nationwide injunctions. The 2024-25 term of the U.S. Supreme Court is over. Two decisions at the end of the term directly addressed employment law issues, and two others will have...more

Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd, P.A.

What Employers Need to Know About Shifting Caselaw and Legislation

As employers navigate the complexities of a new political era and evolving regulatory framework, staying ahead of these changes isn't just advisable — it's essential. Several executive actions have already influenced...more

Seyfarth Shaw LLP

Seyfarth’s SCOTUS Employment Law Roundup: A Win for Employers Defending Exemptions Under the FLSA, and Two Other Cases to Watch

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In an important opinion for employers defending against misclassification claims, the Supreme Court has issued its first major employment law decision of the current term in EMD Sales v. Carrera, with two other marquee...more

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Supreme Court Rejects Higher Evidence Standards for the FLSA

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The U.S. Supreme Court unanimously held that higher evidentiary standards do not apply to overtime exemption classification disputes under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)....more

Proskauer - Law and the Workplace

SCOTUS:  No Heightened Standard of Proof Required for FLSA Exemption Defense

In E.M.D. Sales, Inc. v. Cabrera, issued on January 15, 2025, the Supreme Court held that the “preponderance of the evidence” standard—and not the more difficult-to-satisfy “clear and convincing evidence” standard—applies...more

Spilman Thomas & Battle, PLLC

Top Five: The Biggest Labor & Employment Developments from 2024

As we close out 2024 and look to 2025, I polled members of Spilman, myself included, to get their take on some of the biggest labor and employment developments from 2024 that have or will impact employers. You can find more...more

Mintz

Expecting the Unexpected

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April showered us with quite a few unexpected and impactful legal developments in the workplace. Two Federal agencies released proposed rules that potentially impact nearly every American workplace (new salary threshold...more

Davis Wright Tremaine LLP

SCOTUS Makes It Harder for Employers to Defend Against Federal Whistleblower Claims

The Supreme Court recently issued a unanimous pro-employee ruling that makes it harder for employers to defend whistleblower claims. In Murray v. UBS Securities, LLC, the Court rejected the argument that an employer must have...more

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The Supreme Court Cases Employers Should Be Keeping an Eye on in the New Term

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Earlier this year, we wrote about some of the major cases and legal developments for employers to watch in 2023. With the start of the U.S. Supreme Court's new term last month, we are back to provide insight into the next...more

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Policy Matters Newsletter - July 2023

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After Lengthy Confirmation Fight, Brace For Intrusive EEOC Action. On July 13, the Senate finally confirmed attorney Kaplana Kotagal — whom we have had numerous occasion to discuss in this space — to join the Equal Employment...more

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Littler Lightbulb – April Employment Appellate Roundup

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This Littler Lightbulb highlights some of the more significant employment and labor law developments at the U.S. Supreme Court and federal courts of appeal over the last month. ...more

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Looking Back: Spotlight on Justice Breyer’s Employment Law Legacy

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On January 27, 2022, Justice Stephen Breyer formally announced his retirement from the nine-member U.S. Supreme Court, effective at the start of the 2022 summer recess....more

Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP

Separation of Church and State: The Application of the Ministerial Exception to Certain Employment Laws

It is common knowledge among many human resources professionals that religious organizations generally are protected from religious discrimination lawsuits under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act and most state...more

Spilman Thomas & Battle, PLLC

SuperVision - Labor and Employment Law Insights: Issue 2, 2019

The Editor's Note - ...In this edition of SuperVision, Carrie Grundmann discusses EEO1 requirements, Mitch Rhein discusses the DOL's latest on the virtual marketplace, and Chelsea Thompson explains a recent United States...more

Jackson Walker

The Labor and Employment Horizon—2019

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If there has been one constant in employment law over the last generation, it is change. The forecast for 2019 is no different. In Congress, the Supreme Court, and the Texas Legislature, employers can expect developments that...more

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Recent Supreme Court Decision Interprets ADEA to Cover State and Local Governments of Any Size

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On November 6, 2018, the Supreme Court issued its decision in Mount Lemmon Fire District v. Guido, 2018 WL 5794639 (2018), and held that state and local governments of any size are covered under the Age Discrimination in...more

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Top 50 Workplace Law Stories Of 2018

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It’s hard to keep up with the news these days. It sometimes feels like you can’t step away from your phone, computer, or TV for more than an hour or so without a barrage of new information hitting the headlines—and you’re...more

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Religious Institutions Update: June 2018 - Lex Est Sanctio Sancta

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Since 1990, the U.S. Supreme Court has expressly construed a neutral law of general applicability as consistent with the free exercise clause. Deeming Colorado's public accommodations law just such a law, the Colorado Court...more

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP

Employment Flash - April 2018

This edition of Employment Flash looks at recent court decisions, including the U.S. Supreme Court's rulings on cases relating to the definition of a whistleblower and exemptions from the overtime pay provisions. This edition...more

Fisher Phillips

October 2017: The Top 11 Labor And Employment Law Stories

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It’s hard to keep up with all the recent changes to labor and employment law. While the law always seems to evolve at a rapid pace, there have been an unprecedented number of changes each month in 2017. October was no...more

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Upcoming SCOTUS Term Promises To Be A Blockbuster

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If you are the kind of person who gets excited by hot-button legal topics and monumental court decisions, this is the Supreme Court term for you. The SCOTUS kicked off their 2017-2018 term several days ago by hearing...more

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Employment Flash - June 2017

This edition examines recent labor and employment developments at the U.S. federal, state and local levels, including the House of Representatives' American Health Care Act and the Senate's Better Care Reconciliation Act, the...more

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What Employers Can Expect From The Trump Administration

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Like the rest of the country, employers and HR professionals are left wondering what Donald Trump’s unexpected election as President means for the country. The Trump campaign was often light on detailed policy proposals, but...more

Proskauer - California Employment Law

California Employment Law Notes - July 2016

Employer Is Entitled To Recover $4 Million In Attorney's Fees From EEOC - CRST Van Expedited, Inc. v. EEOC, 578 U.S. ___, 136 S. Ct. 1642 (2016) - The EEOC filed suit against CRST (a trucking company) alleging...more

Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP

Employment Practices Newsletter - June 2016

EEOC Issues Final Regulations on Wellness Programs - It seems to be a win-win when employers who provide employees with incentives to encourage healthy behavior. But employers that do so must contend with an alphabet...more

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