State Farm Insurance Cos. has agreed to pay $135 million to settle a lawsuit
accusing the company of incorrectly classifying 2,600 claims adjusters as exempt
from overtime, the Los Angeles Times reports.For a Limited Time receive a
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for administrative employees.
The newspaper notes that in general, California's overtime rules are stricter
than federal rules. California's exemption rule requires a higher salary, has
stricter duties requirements, and has a 50 percent time requirement for the
primary duty test.
When the newspaper contacted the company, a spokesperson confirmed the settlement
but declined further comment.
An attorney for the plaintiffs tells the newspaper that the average award for
each of the plaintiffs would be about $34,000.
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