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Food Does Not Constitute Wages Under the FLSA

The Northern District of Mississippi recently ruled in Newsom, et al., v. Carolina Logistics Services, Inc., No. 2:11-CV-00172, that food does not constitute wages under the Fair Labor Standards Act (“FLSA”) in granting partial summary judgment in plaintiffs’ favor. Plaintiff Cedric … Continue reading

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Just Because You are Thankful You Have a Job, Don’t Let Your Employer Steal From You

More and more in this increasingly competitive retail world, companies are requiring their employees to work long shifts, overnight shift, and holidays.  This year, some retailers like Macy’s, Toys ‘R Us, Wal-Mart and Target are getting a jump on Black … Continue reading

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Paying Tribute to the American Worker

For many, Labor Day represents the beginning of football season or the last long weekend of the summer.  However, there’s more to Labor Day. It’s a celebration of American workers and their contribution to our success as a nation. The … Continue reading

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