Overtime Appeals court throws out $60m wage and hour ruling over judicial failings Judge over-relied on referee appointed without consent of either party, Fifth District finds iStock.com/Pineapple Studio Image Josh Stephens Senior Reporter Thursday 04 June 2026 One of California’s longest-running wage-and-hour class actions has been thrown into further uncertainty after the Fifth District Court of Appeal reversed a $60m (£44.5m) judgment, finding th Get AccessContinue reading International Employment LawyerAlready have access? Login now Email Enter your email address. Password Enter the password that accompanies your email address. Reset your passwordLog in Need access? Find out how to enjoy unlimited accessGet access You might also like... Executive Compensation SCOTUS clarifies overtime pay for highly paid executives Overtime What DOL’s U-turn on Biden-era overtime rule means for bosses Working Time Security screenings count as working time, Connecticut’s top court rules Remuneration Trump’s “no tax on tips and overtime” rule: A well-intended measure with unintended consequences