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Labor Department's FLSA duty analysis 'gets it right,' 6th Circuit says
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Fusion42 · 4 November 2026 · Fusion42 review
The 6th Circuit has upheld the Labor Department's primary duty analysis for overtime eligibility under the FLSA, confirming it remains authoritative following the 2023 Supreme Court decision ending Chevron deference.
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Your US business just gained clearer overtime rules after the 6th Circuit backed the Labor Department's test. Review your payroll policies now to avoid costly misclassification risks.
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