Nanny Wins Overtime Case Against Florida Family
In a recent decision, a U.S. appeals court ruled in favor of a nanny, Maria Blanco, who worked nearly 80…
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Department of Labor Announces Stricter Rules for Independent Contractors
The landscape for businesses relying on the gig economy is undergoing a significant shift, as the U.S. Labor Department unveiled…
Proposed DOL Rule: Millions May Gain Overtime Eligibility
Introduction The United States Department of Labor (DOL) has initiated a profound transformation in labor regulations through a proposed rule…
Fox Proposes Settlement for Unpaid Internship Class Action Lawsuit
Summary: Fox has proposed a settlement to pay its former unpaid interns in California and New York. After five years,…
Strippers File Class Action Lawsuit against Baby Dolls Club
Summary: Exotic dancers in Florida have filed a class action wage lawsuit against the Clearwater club, Baby Dolls. While strippers may…
Wage and Hour Lawsuits Hit Record High
Summary: The volume of wage and hour lawsuits hit a record high in 2015. This year, the amount of lawsuits filed for workplace violations…
The Home Depot Inc. Hit with Class Action Lawsuit
Summary: A lawsuit again Home Depot claims that the company gave employees compensatory time off instead of paying overtime. A…
Judge Does Not Accept Apple’s Argument in Employee Security Screening Case
In an order written by U.S. District Judge William Alsup on Friday, the judge does not accept the argument from…
Supreme Court Says Time Spent on Changing Into Protective Gear Need Not Be Compensated
In a victory for employers, the U.S. Supreme Court has ruled that the phrase "changing clothes" used in Section 203(o)…
Ogletree Deakins Continues to Grow Firm with Addition of Trio of Attorneys to Minneapolis Office; Shareholders to Phoenix Office
In recent days, Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C announced the addition of a group of attorneys to the…