Jul 6, 2010
2nd Circuit Finds Novartis Drug Reps Not Exempt From Overtime Law
Current and former sales representatives for Novartis Pharmaceuticals are not exempt from qualifying for overtime under the Fair Labor Standards Act, the 2nd Circuit ruled Tuesday. Adopting an interpretation of the law urged by the U.S. Department of Labor, the circuit reinstated the claims of some 2,500 plaintiffs who argued they should be paid overtime for working in excess of 40 hours per week.