On March 3, 2021, U.S. District Judge William Alsup of the Northern District of California said he would partially rule in favor of a class of California retail industry workers against Apple, finding those workers were entitled to be paid for time they spent undergoing bag security checks when exiting Apple’s premises. … Continue Reading
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DOL Ends PAID Program for Employers to Self-Report FLSA Violations, Signaling Increased Enforcement Efforts
By Shannon D. Farmer on
The DOL abruptly ended the Payroll Audit Independent Determination (PAID) program on January 29, 2021. The program, which was adopted during the Trump administration, allowed employers to self-report FLSA violations before a complaint, pay back pay and avoid liquidated damages, penalties or fines. Employees were prohibited from bringing private actions to recover additional damages for these violations. … Continue Reading
DOL Expands View of Exemption for Journalists and Media Personnel
The DOL issued an opinion letter on January 19, 2021, finding a wider group of journalists and media personnel qualify for the creative professional exemption under the FLSA. Traditionally, the DOL and courts found that exemptions under the FLSA should be narrowly construed. In 2018, the United States Supreme Court upended that standard, finding that exemptions should be given a “fair reading.” … Continue Reading