The U.S. Supreme Court’s 5-4 decision in Christopher v. SmithKline Beecham Corp. that pharmaceutical sales representatives (PSRs) were properly classified as exempt employees for overtime purposes was a major victory for the pharmaceutical industry and employers generally. The decision also represents a significant restriction on the ability of the U.S. Department of Labor and other federal agencies to implement new interpretations of federal statutes and regulations through the filing of amicus briefs.
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