Month: April 2016

Supreme Court decision impacts “pick off” strategy in FLSA cases

Employers that face unpaid overtime collective actions sometimes attempt to utilize what is known as a “pick off” strategy.  In such a scenario, the employer will make an offer of judgment under…

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Federal court in Texas rules on Motor Carrier Act exemption

Motor Carrier Act Exemption and the Technical Corrections Act One of the hot topics over the past year in the wage and hour sphere has been the Motor Carrier Act (“MCA”) exemption to…

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Are landmen entitled to overtime pay?

It is common knowledge that many landmen, title examiners and title abstractors are not paid overtime.  Many times they are classified as independent contractors and paid a flat hourly fee.  Sometimes landmen…

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Field employees sue Wildcat Wireline and KLX Energy for unpaid overtime

Six former employees of Wildcat Wireline and KLX Energy have filed suit against these companies, asserting claims for unpaid overtime.  Wildcat Wireline was an oilfield service company that provided wireline services that…

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