Under the Fair Labor Standards Act, certain commercial drivers involved in interstate commerce are exempt from the law’s overtime provisions. In 2008, Congress amended the law to mandate that overtime be paid to employees driving motor vehicles weighing 10,000 pounds or less. On November 17, 2017, the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals (which includes Virginia)... Read More

Service and emotional support animals are commonly seen in many public places, ranging from stores to restaurants to airports. They are becoming more prevalent in the work place as well. Recently, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission filed suit in the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida against trucking company CRST Expedited... Read More