I was recently quoted in McKnight’s Home Care in connection with a new decision from the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit that supports the Department of Labor’s pending reinstatement of the companionship exemption. The ruling is notable because it reinforces the DOL’s authority to interpret and update wage and hour rules under the Fair Labor Standards Act.
In the article, I discussed how the case underscores a growing tension facing the home care industry as the population ages. Providers are grappling with how to deliver affordable, high‑quality care while also ensuring that caregivers are fairly and adequately compensated. The Sixth Circuit’s decision brings renewed attention to that balance and signals how courts may view the DOL’s role in shaping wage policy in this space.
To learn more about the ruling and its potential implications for home care providers and caregivers, read the full article, “Sixth Circuit decision on overtime case backs pending companionship exemption rule,” published April 10 by McKnight’s Home Care.