Overtime

Ex-LAPD Officer Wins $4.5 Million in Settlement Over Claims of Widespread Overtime Fraud in Metro Division

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Los Angeles, California — A former Los Angeles Police Department officer has been awarded $4.5 million following a lawsuit where he claimed to have been sidelined after reporting overtime fraud within the department’s Metro Division. The ex-officer, Malcolm Thomas, alleged that he faced severe backlash for whistleblowing, a decision which he asserts ultimately led to his undue departure from the force. This legal victory casts a stark light on the internal struggles within one of the nation’s most prominent police departments. The Metro Division, known for handling some of the city’s most sensitive and complex … Read more

Thrilling Comeback and Overtime Victory: Judge Memorial Secures Dramatic Win Against Brighton in Battle of Lacrosse Champions

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In a dramatic display of resilience and skill, Judge Memorial High School’s lacrosse team overcame a significant second-half challenge from Brighton in what was a clash of state champions in Utah. The riveting match pitted the reigning 4A champions, Judge Memorial, against the dominant 5A titleholders, Brighton, in a game that surged with intensity and showcased the spirit of high school sports at their finest. Initially, Judge Memorial seemed poised for a straightforward victory, holding a formidable seven-goal lead at halftime. However, the tables turned dramatically in the second half as Brighton, under the lights … Read more

Jury Sides with Gwinnett County Medical Examiner in Overtime Pay Lawsuit

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GWINNETT COUNTY, Ga. – A jury recently ruled against seven former employees of the Gwinnett County Medical Examiner’s Office who sought compensation for what they claimed were unpaid overtime wages. The decision came after a two-week court trial where jurors sided with Dr. Carol Terry and Forensic Pathology Services, the private firm that oversees death investigations in the area. The legal dispute centered on allegations from ex-investigators who, in 2021, sued Dr. Terry and her company, which has been contracted by Gwinnett County since 2006. They argued that their assigned workload often extended to nights … Read more

Federal Judge Blocks Biden’s Expanded Overtime Rule, Impacting Thousands in Academia and Beyond

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WASHINGTON — A recent federal court decision in Texas has nullified a Biden administration regulation intended to broaden overtime pay for approximately four million salaried employees, including numerous workers at higher education institutions. The rule, which was struck down just weeks before its second phase was poised to be enacted, had sought to increase the salary threshold for overtime eligibility, sparking a heated debate over its potential impacts on jobs and educational costs. District Judge Sean D. Jordan, a Trump appointee, ruled against the regulation, thereby reverting the overtime salary threshold to $35,568, down from … Read more