I had blogged about this case when it first came out. It struck me as very interesting because not only is the subject matter unique, it also raises the whole
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Fluctuating Work Week Compensation-Court Clarifies Many Confusing Issues
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The fluctuating work week (“FWW”) method of computing overtime is very misunderstood and, often, misused by employers. On that note, I read an interesting post in the Epstein Becker Wage…
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Computer Exemption Case Settles: Discretion Is The Better Part of Valor
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Exemption class actions, i.e. lawsuits alleging misclassification, continue to pop up in different contexts and concerning different classifications. A bank has just agreed to settle a case by paying more…
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Retaliation Sometimes Follows FLSA Lawsuit Filing—It Shouldn’t!
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I am always telling clients who are sued in FLSA actions not to take any actions against employees who may still be working for them (which, admittedly, is not the…
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The Wave Of Intern Suits: When Are They Employees?
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I have posted a number of times on the slew of intern lawsuits recently filed under the Fair Labor Standards Act. This may be a new “wave” or fertile new…
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When Is An “Intern” An Employee Under The FLSA?
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Nowadays, an intern is a good thing to be. The young person gets some experience for a resume and the “employer” gains some productive work accomplished as part of furthering…
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