Greene v. City of Virginia Beach

**Workers Win Overtime Pay Case Against Water Company** This case involved delivery drivers for Absopure Water Company who claimed they weren't getting proper overtime pay. The company argued that because the drivers transported goods across state lines, they were exempt from federal overtime laws under the Motor Carrier Act, which excludes certain transportation workers from overtime requirements. The court sided with the workers, ruling that the Motor Carrier Act exemption didn't apply to these drivers. Even if it did apply, the court found that drivers who operated small vehicles less than twice per month would still qualify for an exception that entitles them to overtime pay. This decision matters for workers in the delivery and transportation industry because it clarifies when companies can and cannot use transportation exemptions to avoid paying overtime. Many employers try to claim these exemptions broadly, but this ruling shows courts will look closely at the actual work being performed. Workers who drive smaller vehicles infrequently may still be entitled to overtime pay even if their employer claims a transportation exemption. If you're a delivery driver not receiving overtime pay, this case suggests your employer's exemption claims may not be valid.