The line brightens between franchisors and franchisees under the FLSA *

USA - August 6 2012
Earlier this year, the United States Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals (which covers Louisiana, Mississippi and Texas) affirmed summary judgment in favor of a part-owner of a Houston nightclub company in a bartender's class action seeking back wages under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).

Co-authors: Katie L. Dysart.

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New risks without rewards: more OSHA liability for general contractors *

USA - June 4 2012
Over the last two years, OSHA has begun to take a more expansive view of contractor liability for workplace safety.

Co-authors: Matthew C. Juneau.

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Fifth Circuit limits "employer" status under the FLSA *

USA - March 27 2012
On February 29, 2012, the United States Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed summary judgment in favor of a part-owner of a Houston nightclub company in a bartender's putative class action seeking back wages under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).

Co-authors: Katie L. Dysart.

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Fourth Circuit draws a line for retaliation suits under the FLSA *

USA - August 17 2011
On August 12, 2011, the United States Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed the dismissal of a job applicant's anti-retaliation suit under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) against her prospective employer.

Co-authors: Matthew C. Juneau.

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General contractor liable for jobsite harassment *

USA - April 11 2011
A federal jury in New Orleans awarded $451,000 in damages to a post-Katrina bridge repair worker in a sexual harassment lawsuit.

Co-authors: Erin Pelleteri.

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