United States Supreme Court to Examine “Salary Basis” Test for FLSA Exemption
By Jesse S. Grasty, Esq. This month, the United States Supreme Court announced that it will address whether an employee who earned over $200,000 per year via a daily rate, as opposed to a weekly salary, is still eligible for overtime pay under the Fair Labor Standards Act (“FLSA”). Under the FLSA, employees must be […]
COVID-19 Employment Lawsuits Climbing the Courts: Second Circuit to Hear Previously Dismissed Public Nuisance and Workplace Safety Claims Against Amazon
COVID-19 Employment Lawsuits Climbing the Courts: Second Circuit to Hear Previously Dismissed Public Nuisance and Workplace Safety Claims Against Amazon. By Jesse Grasty, Esq., December 23, 2020 Employees at an Amazon warehouse in Staten Island have appealed the recent dismissal of their lawsuit, which alleged the company failed to comply with state and federal public […]