The United States Supreme Court unanimously held that when a district court compels claims to arbitration, the district court must stay – rather than dismiss – the district court case. In Smith v. Spizzirri, the Supreme Court resolved a circuit
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DOL Issues Guidance on Wage-Hour Risk Posed by Artificial Intelligence
Seyfarth Synopsis: On April 29, 2024, the U.S. Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division released a Field Assistance Bulletin addressing the application of the Fair Labor Standards Act to use of artificial intelligence and other automated systems in the
Argument Update: Fifth Circuit Panel Seems Poised to Vacate DOL’s 2021 80/20 Rule
Tips from Seyfarth is a blog series for employers, and their in-house lawyers and HR, payroll, and compensation professionals, in the food, beverage, and hospitality sector. We curate wage and hour compliance “tips” to keep this busy industry informed.
By: Ariel
Washington Healthcare Company Ordered to Pay Workers Almost $100M for Missed Meal Breaks, Unpaid Time
Seyfarth Synopsis: Last week, a Washington healthcare company was ordered to pay 33,000 workers $98.3 million in damages in a class action related to its meal break and timeclock rounding practices. The vast majority of the awarded damages pertain to
U.S. DOL Releases Final Overtime Rule—Effective July 2024
Seyfarth synopsis: Today, the U.S. DOL unveiled its final overtime rule. The rule significantly increases the minimum salary for so-called “white collar” employees to be exempt from the federal FLSA’s overtime pay requirements. This development requires attention from virtually all employers.
PAGA Paraphrased – Balderas v. Fresh Start Harvesting, Inc.
Seyfarth Synopsis: The Second District, following Adolph and not Viking River, confirms that a PAGA plaintiff does not lose standing to pursue a PAGA claim if they “did not file an individual cause of action seeking
A Four-Day Workweek? What Employers Can Expect from Congress’ Newest Fight for a 32-Hour Workweek
By: Bradley D. Doucette, Scott P. Mallery, & Noah A. Finkel
Seyfarth Synopsis: A new piece of legislation introduced in Congress, if enacted, would amend the Fair Labor Standards Act to establish 32-hour workweek for non-exempt employees, with
Working Overtime: Is Publication of DOL’s OT Exemption Rule Imminent?
Seyfarth Synopsis: With DOL’s overtime exemption rule currently under White House review, we could see its publication sooner rather than later.
We previously reported on the Biden Administration’s April 2024 target date to publish the DOL Wage and Hour Division’s
Now Available! Seyfarth Resource – 2023 FLSA Litigation Metrics & Trends
As the FLSA landscape continues to evolve, Seyfarth’s national Wage and Hour Litigation practice group is pleased to share our observations and analysis of the 2023 FLSA litigation trends as well as our forward-looking predictions for 2024.
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