Federal Labor Standards Act
early, staying beyond scheduled hours, or coming in to work on days off.”
In regard to the FLSA and compensable time, explain the legal rationale for
having such a policy in place. Why is ignoring those behaviors a dangerous
policy?
2. Would you suggest that a company offer domestic partner
benefits? What implication to employers would occur, if any, with the repeal of
the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA).
3. The cases IBP v. Alvarez
(http://caselaw.findlaw.com/us-9th-circuit/1335503.html) and Tum v. Barbar
Foods (http://caselaw.findlaw.com/us-1st-circuit/1158592.html). These cases
were litigated all the way to the Supreme Court. What, if any, practical impact
might these ruling have on businesses? Why do you think that these issues were
litigated all the way to the Supreme Court?
4. Consider yourself an employer of 110 employees with a
group health plan. What affect does the Patient Protection and Affordable Care
Act have on your company? In regards to the grandfathering status of the plan,
is it worthwhile to avoid making any changes that can affect it?





