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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... more +
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 -
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Supreme Court unanimously rejects heightened burden for employer to prove overtime exemption under FLSA

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In overtime litigation under the Fair Labor Standards Act, the employer has the burden of proving that an employee is exempt. However, the degree of proof required was not decided until the Supreme Court spoke last week....more

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United States Supreme Court Weighs Evidentiary Standard in FLSA Exemption Cases

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On Election Day, November 5, the United States Supreme Court will be hearing argument in E.M.D. Sales, Inc. v. Carrera, an important case that addresses the evidentiary standard an employer must satisfy to establish whether...more

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Supreme Court Will Decide Burden Of Proof In FLSA Exemption Cases: A Monumental Decision On The Way!

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I am fascinated by the case that the Supreme Court has announced it will take on. The Court will decide the proper evidentiary standard that an employer must meet in order to establish that employees are exempt under Part...more

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