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Supreme Court Exemption Decision Could Have Broader Repercussions

David GrantBy David Grant on Posted in FLSA
Need FLSA exemptions be narrowly construed? On April 2, the United States Supreme Court issued its decision on the issue of whether the Fair Labor Standards Act’s (FLSA) exemption for those selling or servicing automobiles at car dealerships applied to service consultants. Encino Motorcars, LLC v. Navarro, Case No. 16-1362 (Apr. 2, 2018). Unless you … Continue Reading

Independent Contractor Trucker Class Action that Dodged FAA Arbitration Now Moves to the Supreme Court

John LewisBy John Lewis on Posted in Arbitration, Class Action Litigation
As we await the Supreme Court’s decision on the enforceability of class action waivers, the Court has accepted certiorari on another arbitration-related case, this one relating to the application of the Federal Arbitration Act (FAA) to the trucking industry. The U.S. Supreme Court on February 26 granted the certiorari petition of trucking company New Prime, … Continue Reading
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