On January 15, 2025, the U.S. Supreme Court weighed in on the appropriate legal standard for reviewing certain claims made under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). In E.M.D. Sales, Inc. v. Carrera, No. 23-217, 2025 WL 96207 (U.S. Jan. 15, 2025), the Court held that the “preponderance-of-the-evidence” standard applies when an employer seeks to […]
The United States Department of Labor (USDOL) is seeking assistance in preparing a smartphone application which would “transform the way the public is able to use department enforcement data.” A USDOL spokesman indicated that the app would be used to allow consumers the opportunity to see if the establishment they wish to frequent has been in […]
