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Fourth Circuit· 3/12/1984

Burnley v. Short

Citations

  • 730 F.2d 136
  • 26 Wage & Hour Cas. (BNA) 1111

How courts have described this case

Verbatim parenthetical descriptions written by other courts when citing this decision. Ranked by citation-network relevance.

  • stating that “[o]ther cases have made it clear that an employer may not simply remain blissfully ignorant of FLSA requirements,” comparing it to “an ostrichlike attitude of self-delusion.” (internal quotations omitted)
  • explaining that employer bears “plain and substantial burden” of demonstrating good faith defense
  • explaining that employer bears “plain and substantial burden” of demonstrating good faith defense
  • explaining that employer bears “plain and substantial burden” of demonstrating good faith defense
  • considering a case where an employer determined that employees were not covered by the FLSA based on a good-faith interpretation of the statute
  • considering a case where an employer determined that employees were not covered by the FLSA based on a good-faith interpretation of the statute

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Judges: Michael, Winter

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