Labor/Employment,
9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals
Jun. 2, 2021
Wage and hour decision is a victory for the rule of law
Wage and hour law often embraces a doctrine of statutory interpretation that puts its thumb on the scale of justice in favor of the employee.
Thomas Kaufman
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Sheppard Mullin
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Wage and hour law often embraces a doctrine of statutory interpretation that puts its thumb on the scale of justice in favor of the employee. Courts often hold that, because wage and hour law is "remedial legislation," its "protections" must be construed broadly. That doctrine is at odds with the idea that statutes should be interpreted reasonably based on their plain meaning so that citizens can understand their obligations. The 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals' May...
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