Understanding Travel Time Compensation under the FLSA
The Seventh Circuit’s decision in Walters v. Professional Labor Group is a critical reminder of the protections afforded to employees under the FLSA.
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Federal Court Denies Decertification and Employer’s MSJ in Hospital Meal Break Case
The case also underscores the principle that an employer’s actual practices, rather than its written policies, are critical in determining FLSA compliance.
Supreme Court Rules Day Rate Workers Entitled to Overtime Pay
This decision will require employers—particularly those in the oil and gas industry—to re-examine their payment practices.