• Posts by Rachael Rustmann
    Posts by Rachael Rustmann
    Associate Attorney
    615.340.3805 |

    She has extensive experience in wage and hour litigation and has successfully defended companies against individual and collective actions under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and other wage-related statutes; however, her ...

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By on Posted in California, Wage-Hour
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OT, breaks, unreimbursed expenses, late pay, and more. Continue Reading ›

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By on Posted in Civil Procedure, Class actions, FLSA, Independent Contractor, Wage-Hour
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The Second Circuit joins the majority of federal circuits. Continue Reading ›

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By on Posted in Small Employers
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"No one is above the law." Continue Reading ›

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By on Posted in Transportation Industry, Wage-Hour
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Motor Carrier Act exemption may apply even in-state. Continue Reading ›

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By on Posted in Independent Contractor, Retaliation, Sexual Harassment
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Not very sexy, but a dismissal is a dismissal. Continue Reading ›

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By on Posted in Cybersecurity, Diversity & Inclusion, Employee Relations, Harassment, HR

Today is HR Professionals Day, an annual celebration that recognizes the hard work of Human Resource personnel and highlights the unique challenges they face. HR departments are often maligned, but they ensure that operations run smoothly and in accordance with the laws that govern the workplace. They also ensure that employees and managers have the support they need. Continue Reading ›

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