Case Updates
California Supreme Court reverses narrow interpretation of California Labor Code’s administrative exemption
December 29, 2011
The California Supreme Court reversed the lower court's decision.
U.S. Chamber files amicus brief
August 04, 2008
In its merits brief, NCLC urged the California Supreme Court to overturn a lower court ruling that dramatically narrowed the exemption for administrative workers under the California wage-and-hour laws. In this case, the California Court of Appeals allowed a class action of claims adjusters to move forward with claims for overtime pay, holding that the claims adjusters are primarily production workers and therefore not exempt from overtime requirements. NCLC argued that allowing the decision to stand would substantially disrupt California businesses and invite massive litigation.
Petition for review granted
November 28, 2007
U.S. Chamber urges California Supreme Court to review narrow interpretation of California Labor Code’s administrative exemption
October 09, 2007
Click here to view the Chamber’s amicus letter.