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The court granted summary judgment in favor of the plaintiff employee on the issue of FLSA non-exempt status, finding that despite performing some administrative duties, her primary duty was client-specific production work (7 of 8 hours daily), which does not qualify for the administrative exemption.
Aragon v. RISE Law Group, Inc.
The Dispute
An employee at RISE Law Group, Inc. claimed the company misclassified her job status. The employer argued she performed administrative work and therefore didn't qualify for overtime pay protections. The employee disagreed, saying her main responsibility was client-focused production work.
The Court's Decision
The court sided with the employee. The judge found that despite some administrative tasks, the employee spent about 7 out of 8 hours each day on client-specific work. This type of work doesn't meet the legal definition of "administrative," so the employee should have been classified as eligible for overtime pay under federal wage laws.
Why This Matters for Workers
This ruling reinforces that employers can't simply label jobs as "administrative" to avoid paying overtime. Courts will examine what employees actually do day-to-day. If your primary duties involve direct client work or production—even if you also handle some administrative tasks—you may be entitled to overtime pay. If you believe your job has been wrongly classified, this case shows courts will look at your real job duties, not just the job title.
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