FLSA - General

TakeawaysThe opinion letters, issued May 28 and signed by Wage and Hour Administrator Andrew B. Rogers, address common wage and hour risks, including exempt status, meal periods, the impact of quarterly bonuses on the regular rate calculation and routine pre-shift activity, off-the-clock work and rounding practices.Opinion letters provide useful guidance on how the Department of Labor may apply the FLSA in particular fact situations.Employers can use opinion letters in litigation to help defend…

Third Circuit Rejects “Overtime Gap Time” Claims Under FLSA In a significant development for employers in the Third Circuit, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit recently held that the FLSA does not permit recovery of “overtime gap time” wages. While the decision limits the scope of federal wage-and-hour liability in the Third Circuit, it leaves open the possibility of state law and contract remedies. Background tgelbman@littler.com Thu, 06/11/2026 - 10:17