SCOTUS: No Heightened Standard of Proof Required for FLSA Exemption Defense https://t.co/UIJk3fUD4i #FLSA #Work #Litigation @hrposts @HRHappyHour https://t.co/DIKJ0pliWO
SCOTUS this week gave a boost to companies' defense in wage lawsuits, rejecting a higher threshold for employers to prove that workers are exempt from overtime pay and other legal protections granted by US wage laws https://t.co/QjTSjJumpZ https://t.co/BSXMjmDCOy
The US Supreme Court rejected a heightened standard of proof for showing workers are exempt from the Fair Labor Standards Act’s overtime rules, making it easier for employers to show that their employees aren’t entitled to overtime protections. https://t.co/waADFeEfkc
The U.S. Supreme Court has ruled unanimously that employers do not need to meet a heightened standard of proof when claiming exemptions under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). This decision clarifies that the existing standards for civil litigation are sufficient for demonstrating that employees are not entitled to overtime pay and other protections under U.S. wage laws. Legal experts interpret this ruling as a reinforcement of the Court's commitment to textualism, which emphasizes the interpretation of laws based on their plain language. The ruling is seen as beneficial for companies facing wage lawsuits, as it lowers the burden of proof required to establish that workers are exempt from overtime regulations.