FLSA
US Supreme Court Lowers Burden of Proof for Employers in Overtime Disputes
Anthony Lane
The U.S. Supreme Court has lowered the burden of proof for employers in overtime exemption cases under the FLSA. In a unanimous decision, the Court ruled that businesses must only prove exemptions by a preponderance of the evidence rather than the stricter clear and convincing standard. Learn what this means for employers and employees and how to stay compliant.
