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Monday, January 19, 2026

Fifth Circuit Clarifies Highly Compensated Employee Exemption in FLSA Case - Law.com

In a significant decision for employers in the oil and gas industry, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit inGilchrist v. Schlumberger Tech. reversed a district court

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