Tag: FLSA exemptions

U.S. Supreme Court Clarifies That Employers Are Not Required to Meet Heightened Standard of Proof to Establish an FLSA Exemption Applies

By Ryan W. Jaziri and Jack Thaler; Morgan, Brown, & Joy Mar 19, 2025 HR Management & Compliance

Updated: Mar 19, 2025

Employers do not need to meet a heightened standard of proof to establish an exemption from the minimum wage and overtime requirements under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), the U.S. Supreme Court ruled in E.M.D. Sales, Inc. v. Carrera, No. 23-217 (Jan. 15, 2025). In a unanimous decision, the Supreme Court clarified that employers […]

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Navigating FLSA Exemptions: Understanding the Preponderance of Evidence Standard 

By Edwin Cruz and Jaelyn Harrington, Kaufman Dolowich LLP Mar 11, 2025 Benefits and Compensation

Updated: Mar 11, 2025

The Supreme Court’s recent opinion in E.M.D. Sales Inc. et al. v. Carrera et al., No. 23-217, 2025 WL 96207 (U.S. Jan. 15, 2025) provides clarity for employers navigating the complexities of exemptions to the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). This ruling set the “preponderance of the evidence” standard as the benchmark for proving exemptions, […]