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We recently discussed in an article for Law360 the shifting landscape across the country regarding the release of wage and hour claims. On October 16, 2025, in a unanimous decision, the Third Circuit weighed in on the issue, vacated a Pennsylvania district court’s decision denying approval of a class settlement that released claims under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and concluded that the FLSA does not prohibit the release of FLSA claims through a Rule 23(b)(3) class settlement.Continue Reading Third Circuit Signals Shift in Requirements for Releaseof FLSA Claims In Class Action Settlements

Over the last few years, local governments have taken the lead in adopting statutory protections for freelance workers across the country. These protections include requiring written contracts, specific payment dates, and a prohibition on discrimination and retaliation against freelance workers attempting to exercise their rights. On August 4, 2023, Illinois became the first state to…