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Ninth Circuit: Every FLSA Opt-in Claim Must Be Sufficiently Connected to Forum State

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On July 1, 2025, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit, in Harrington v. Cracker Barrel Old Country Store, became the latest federal circuit to rule that the U.S. Supreme Court decision in Bristol-Meyers Squibb...more

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California Court Narrows “Death Knell” Appeal Rule: Key Takeaways for Employers

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In Chavez v. Hi-Grade Materials Co., the California Court of Appeal issued a ruling that significantly impacts how and when employees can appeal orders denying class certification, especially in cases involving both class...more

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“He said, she said” no longer cuts it: Seventh Circuit clarifies proof required for overtime claims

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A recent decision from the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit offers a welcome measure of protection for employers in overtime claims brought under the Fair Labor Standards Act. The court’s opinion highlights the...more

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Third Circuit Offers Guidance on When Donning and Doffing Safety Gear Is Compensable

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A federal district court applied the wrong legal test when it held on summary judgment that oil rig workers were not entitled to compensation under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) for the time they spent changing into and...more

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Third Circuit Court Opines on Donning and Doffing Under FLSA

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In Tyger v. Precision Drilling Corp., the Third Circuit Court of Appeals clarified the circumstances under which donning and doffing activities by employees may be compensable under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). ...more

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Littler Lightbulb – February 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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Second Circuit Affirms Class Decertification Based On Inadequate Representation

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Class certification is often discussed as a “stage” of litigation, but the Second Circuit’s recent decision in Jin v. Shanghai Original, Inc. et al is a good reminder that, even after a class is certified, class treatment...more

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A Few Out-of-State Telephone Calls Per Week May Be Sufficient To Establish FLSA Coverage, 11th Circuit Holds

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An administrative assistant, who regularly made three to five telephone calls out of state per week to her employer’s clients and vendors, may have sufficiently engaged in interstate commerce to establish “individual...more

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