Month: June 2017

Fifth Circuit Issues Important Overtime Exemption Opinion

The Fifth Circuit recently issued an important ruling regarding the applicability of the administrative exemption with respect to oilfield workers.  The case is styled Dewan v. M-I, L.L.C.  It was filed in…

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Federal court issues ruling on motor carrier act exemption

A federal district court in Kansas has issued a ruling on an important issue relating to the motor carrier act (“MCA”) exemption.  The MCA exemption provides that overtime pay is not required…

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Texas court rules on willfulness and employer status in overtime case

A federal district court in San Antonio recently issued an opinion which is instructive on the issues of willfulness as well as an individual owner’s liability as a joint employer under the…

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Two new suits filed against Transglobal Services for unpaid overtime

Seven current and former employees of Transglobal Services, LLC have filed two separate lawsuits against the company, asserting claims for unpaid overtime.  Transglobal primarily provides surveying, right of way and seismic services…

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4th Circuit Gives Guidance on Joint Employment in Overtime Cases

The Fourth Circuit issued a recent opinion which provides important guidance for joint employment in overtime cases.  In Hall v. DIRECTTV, 846 F.3d 757 (4th Cir. 2017), the Fourth Circuit considered an…

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