{"id":64031,"date":"2025-08-07T02:22:17","date_gmt":"2025-08-07T02:22:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/64031\/"},"modified":"2025-08-07T02:22:17","modified_gmt":"2025-08-07T02:22:17","slug":"video-nationwide-flsa-lawsuits-just-got-harder-heres-why-employment-law-this-week","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/64031\/","title":{"rendered":"Video: Nationwide FLSA Lawsuits Just Got Harder\u2014Here\u2019s Why – Employment Law This Week"},"content":{"rendered":"

As featured in #WorkforceWednesday\u00ae<\/a>:\u00a0This week, we examine a recent pivotal ruling by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit that could significantly influence how employers handle Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) collective actions.<\/p>\n

Nationwide FLSA Lawsuits Just Got Harder\u2014Here\u2019s Why<\/p>\n

In Harrington v. Cracker Barrel Old Country Store, Inc., the Ninth Circuit ruled that, in FLSA collective actions, federal courts must evaluate personal jurisdiction before allowing notices to out-of-state employees in nationwide claims\u2014a move that strengthens employers\u2019 ability to challenge these cases.<\/p>\n

Key Takeaways for Employers
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\nJurisdiction matters: Courts must confirm jurisdiction before notifying out-of-state employees. <\/p>\n


\nLimited forum shopping: Plaintiffs face limits to filing in unrelated jurisdictions. <\/p>\n


\nStronger grounds for employers: Employers can challenge out-of-state claims with no forum ties. <\/p>\n


\nArbitration implications: Courts may notify employees under arbitration agreements. <\/p>\n

In this episode of Employment Law This Week\u00ae, Epstein Becker Green attorney Courtney McFate<\/a> describes the Harrington ruling and shares insights to help employers adapt and minimize costly lawsuits.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n

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