Tim CoffieldBartels v.In , the Supreme Court held that members of musical bands were employees of the bands’ leaders, rather than of the operators of the dance…6 min read·Mar 12, 2024----
Tim CoffieldFLSA Seasonal Amusement or Recreational Establishment Exemption: Seasonal Operations and Seasonal…The Fair Labor Standards Act requires covered employers to pay minimum wages and overtime compensation to certain categories of employees…4 min read·Mar 12, 2024----
Tim CoffieldFLSA Compensable Time: Working Time, Rest Periods, and Meal PeriodsThe Fair Labor Standards Act requires covered employers to pay minimum wages and overtime compensation to certain categories of employees…4 min read·Jun 29, 2023----
Tim CoffieldHelix Energy v. Hewitt: Day Rates Do Not Meet the Salary-Basis Test Under the FLSAIn Helix Energy Sols. Grp., Inc. v. Hewitt, 143 S. Ct. 677 (2023), the Supreme Court held that the salary-basis test for certain exemptions…8 min read·Apr 18, 2023----
Tim CoffieldSpouses of Disabled VeteransVirginia’s Veteran Preferential Hiring Law, Va. Code § 40.1–27.2 (“VPHL,” titled “Preference for veterans and spouses,”) allows employers…3 min read·Apr 18, 2023----
Tim CoffieldVirginia Civil Air Patrol Leave Law: Protections for Employees Who Are Civil Air Patrol VolunteersVirginia’s Civil Air Patrol Leave Law, Va. Code § 40.1–28.7:6 (“CAPLL,” titled “Employers to allow leave for volunteer members of Civil Air…4 min read·Mar 31, 2023----
Tim CoffieldEEOC v. Abercrombie & Fitch Stores, Inc.:In Equal Emp’t Opportunity Comm’n v. Abercrombie & Fitch Stores, Inc., 575 U.S. 768 (2015), the Supreme Court held that to prove a…7 min read·Mar 31, 2023----
Tim CoffieldTim Coffield InterviewTim Coffield is an attorney based in Charlottesville, Virginia. Tim is the founder of Coffield PLC, where he practices employment and civil…5 min read·Feb 7, 2023----
Tim CoffieldTorres v. Texas Dep’t of Pub.In Torres v. Texas Dep’t of Pub. Safety, 142 S. Ct. 2455 (2022), the Supreme Court held that States do not have sovereign immunity against…6 min read·Feb 7, 2023----