Tim Watson and Barry Miller Published in Human Resource Magazine
"Tightening a White-Collar Exemption"

Employment attorneys Tim Watson and Barry Miller published an article in the December 1 issue of Human Resource Magazine discussing the Department of Labor's surprise March 24 announcement articulating their position on the exempt status of mortgage loan officers in "Administrator’s Interpretation No. 2010-1," which reversed a September 2006 opinion letter issued under the previous administration. Their article discusses steps employers in the finance industry can take to minimize exposure to government enforcement actions or class-action lawsuits that pose significant potential liability. Tim and Barry also note that employers in other industries also should note the narrowing of the administrative exemption—one of several "white-collar" exemptions—and respond proactively.