Fifth Circuit Clarifies Highly Compensated Employee Exemption in FLSA Case

For employers, this decision provides a clearer roadmap for defending against overtime claims from high-earning employees.
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Employer Win on FLSA Exemption Issue – Heightened Pleading Standard Rejected by High Court

The United States Supreme Court recently held in E.M.D. Sales, Inc. v. Carrera that the “preponderance of the evidence” burden of proof applies in determining whether an employee is exempt under the ...
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The FLSA Companionship Services and Live-In Exemptions May Be Revived for Home Care Agencies

Home care agencies and other third-party employers may soon be able to reclaim the Companionship Services and Live-In Exemptions for caregivers and other domestic service employees, after more than a ...
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Supreme Court Holds That Preponderance-of-the-Evidence Standard Applies to Prove Exemptions Under the FLSA

On Jan. 15, 2025, the U.S. Supreme Court issued its unanimous opinion in E.M.D. Sales v. Carrera, holding that a preponderance-of-the-evidence standard rather than a heightened ...