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Mayer Brown

US Supreme Court Unanimously Rejects Higher Standard of Proof for Overtime Exemptions Under FLSA

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On January 15, 2025, the Supreme Court handed employers a win by confirming that exemptions under the Fair Labor Standards Act (“FLSA”) need only be proven by a “preponderance of the evidence.” In doing so, the Court...more

Parker Poe Adams & Bernstein LLP

Fourth Circuit Reminds Employers the Commissioned Worker Exemption Does Not End Tip Pooling Claims

Hospitality industry employers continue to battle with employees over the proper calculation and distribution of tips under the Fair Labor Standards Act. Last month, the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals (which includes North...more

Genova Burns LLC

Third Circuit Decision Threatens Rideshare Company’s Right to Arbitrate

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The Third Circuit recently opened the door to exempting Uber drivers from the Federal Arbitration Act (“FAA”). In a precedential decision, the Court of Appeals vacated a District Court’s decision compelling arbitration of an...more

Payne & Fears

Key California Employment Law Cases: December 2018

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This month’s key employment law cases address meal periods and payment of wages....more

Fisher Phillips

Does Federal Wage Decision Bring A Sea Change To Offshore Operations? 5th Circuit Case Clarifies FLSA Exemption Standard For...

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A recent federal court decision may bring about a new wave of overtime claims by offshore workers, particularly those working within the territorial waters of Louisiana, Mississippi, and Texas (Halle v. Galliano Marine...more

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