U.S. Supreme Court,
Labor/Employment
Feb. 13, 2025
Supreme Court eases path for employers in exemption battles
The U.S. Supreme Court's unanimous decision in E.M.D. Sales, Inc. v. Carrera establishes that employers asserting exemptions under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) need only meet the preponderance of the evidence standard, simplifying the burden of proof and providing greater clarity for businesses across jurisdictions.
On Jan. 15, 2025, the United States Supreme Court delivered a unanimous decision in E.M.D. Sales, Inc. v. Carrera, clarifying the evidentiary standard employers must meet when asserting exemptions under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). The Court held that employers need only prove the applicability of an FLSA exemption by a preponderance of the evidence, rejecting the higher clear and convinc...
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