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Liquidated Damages are Discretionary in FLSA Retaliation Case; CEO Held Individually Liable

In Moore v. Appliance Direct, Inc.,* the plaintiffs brought retaliation claims under the Fair Labor Standards Act ("FLSA"). Although the plaintiffs won on their retaliation claim, they ultimately did not recover liquidated...more

Eleventh Circuit: Liquidated Damages For FLSA Retaliation Discretionary, Not Mandatory

The Eleventh Circuit joined the Sixth and Eighth Circuits in holding that liquidated damages awards for FLSA retaliation claims are discretionary, not mandatory. Moore v. Appliance Direct, Inc., No. 11-cv-15227 (11th Cir....more

Eleventh Circuit Clarifies Standard for Awarding Liquidated Damages in FLSA Retaliation Cases

The Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals recently held that the standard for awarding plaintiffs liquidated damages for a retaliation claim under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) is different from that used in claims for...more

Liquidated Damages Are Not Mandatory For FLSA Retaliation Claims In Eleventh Circuit

Deciding an issue of first impression, in Moore v. Appliance Direct, Inc., the Eleventh Circuit has held that courts have the discretion to award liquidated damages in FLSA retaliation suits. Unlike suits for minimum wage or...more