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Hannaford Supermarkets has agreed to pay nearly $9 million to settle a federal class-action alleging unpaid overtime for middle managers in Northeast stores. The suit, filed in 2024 by a former Lewiston bakery manager, claims violations of the Fair Labor Standards Act and seeks class certification to include Hannaford employees in similar roles across the chain.
The Labor Department proposes replacing its 2024 final rule with an economic-reality framework to classify workers as employees or independent contractors under the Fair Labor Standards Act and related laws, centering on two core factors—the degree of control and the worker’s opportunity for profit or loss—plus additional indicators like skill, permanence, and integration, with actual practice taking precedence over contractual terms. The rule would apply to the FLSA and related statutes including the FMLA and the Migrant and Seasonal Agricultural Worker Protection Act, include eight fact-specific examples, and invite public comment through April 28, 2026, with compliance resources available via the WHD helpline.
A federal court in Texas has struck down the U.S. Department of Labor's rule that would have increased the salary threshold for white-collar overtime exemptions under the Fair Labor Standards Act. The court ruled that the DOL exceeded its authority by setting a high salary threshold and implementing automatic updates. This decision nullifies the planned increases for January 2025 and July 2024, affecting employers nationwide. The DOL may appeal, but a change in administration could influence future actions.