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U.S. Supreme Court,
Civil Litigation,
Labor/Employment,
9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals

Apr. 3, 2018

US Supreme Court denies overtime pay to automotive service advisors

In a broad reading of federal labor law, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled Monday that service advisors employed by auto dealerships are not guaranteed overtime protections.

In a broad reading of federal labor law, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled Monday that "service advisors" employed by auto dealerships are not guaranteed overtime protections, as they are engaged in promoting repair services, not fixing cars.

The lawsuit, which originated in the Central District of California, was filed by Encino Motorcars LLC and closely watched by an auto industry hoping to avoid retroactive overtime pay liability to ...

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