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There has been a great deal of controversy over whether FLSA claims can be released absent judicial or USDOL approval.  There have been some courts that have ruled that parties

Continue Reading The Issue Of Judicial Approval On Single Plaintiff FLSA Settlements Continues To Demand Attention

I have settled numerous FLSA cases and note that there are many elements that management-side lawyers always want to see in such a document.  One is a confidentiality provision as
Continue Reading Be Careful When Submitting FLSA Settlement Documents To The Court: Confidentiality and General Release Clauses Are Taboo!

The retail industry is notoriously prone to FLSA collective action misclassification lawsuits because there are many levels of management, especially so-called lower management, where the employees may/may not discharge actual/true
Continue Reading Another Retail Industry FLSA Collective Action On Misclassification Settles: What Employers Should Do To Be Proactive