Category Archives: Brad Sweat

An Employee’s Complaints about a Supervisor’s “Paramour Favoritism” Are Not Protected by the IHRA Anti-Retaliation Provision When the Favoritism Affects Both Sexes Equally

Posted on December 3, 2011 by Wendy Couture

Case: Patterson v. Dept. of Health and Welfare, Docket No. 37416            Court: Idaho Supreme Court Date Issued:    June 29, 2011 Justices: Opinion Author:  J. Jones, Justice Concurring in Opinion:  Eismann, Chief Justice; Burdick, Justice; W. Jones, Justice; Horton, Justice Issue: … Continue reading →

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A Streamlined “Primary Duties” Test Applies to the FLSA’s “Highly Compensated Employee” Exemption From Overtime Pay

Posted on June 23, 2011 by Wendy Couture

Case: Wood v. Kinetic Systems, Inc., Case No. 1:09-CV-579-CWD            Court: United States District Court for the District of Idaho Opinion Title: Order Date Issued:    April 19, 2011 Judge: Candy W. Dale, United States Magistrate Judge Issue: Whether the “primary duties” … Continue reading →

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