JOURNAL ARTICLE

U.S. Supreme Court Continues Effort to Balance the Fair Labor Standards Acts: By Removing Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals Heightened Standard of Proof for Exemptions.

  • Published In: Maryland Bar Journal, 2025, v. 6, n. 3. P. 42 1 of 3

  • Database: Legal Source 2 of 3

  • Authored By: SCHWABER, JEFFREY M.; GARCIA, EDUARDO S. 3 of 3

Abstract

The U.S. Supreme Court recently ruled in E. M. D. Sales Inc. v. Carrera that the appropriate standard of proof for employers asserting exemptions under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) is a "preponderance-of-the-evidence" standard, aligning with other Circuits and balancing protections for employees and employers. This decision eliminates the Fourth Circuit's heightened standard of proof for FLSA exemption claims. The ruling impacts business communities by establishing a uniform standard of proof for FLSA litigation, ensuring fairness and protection of employee rights without unduly burdening businesses. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Maryland Bar Journal. 2025/03, Vol. 6, Issue 3, p42
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Law
  • Publication Date:2025
  • ISSN:00254177
  • Accession Number:184426127
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