I am a big believer in advice from the U.S. Department of Labor. I have applauded the re-introduction of opinion letters and I welcome any published guidance (on any subject)
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Home Health Care Exemption Issue May Be Heard By U.S. Supreme Court
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I have followed this story for some time and I am glad that the Home Care Association of America has petitioned the U.S. Supreme Court to overturn an appellate court…
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DC Circuit Reverses District Court on Home Companionship Overtime Exemption
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I have followed this saga for some time and believed that the Court would not side with the USDOL on this matter. I was wrong. The Court of Appeals for…
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USDOL Companionship Regulation Struck Down By DC Federal Court
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The US Department of Labor is always issuing (and has always issued) regulations implementing and interpreting the Fair Labor Standards Act. Oft times, practitioners are arguing to a court either…
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