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Peter J. Brennan, Secretary of Labor, United States Department of Labor v. Harrison County, Mississippi

Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit

Decided January 2, 1975No. 73-3604PublishedCited by 14 opinions

1Opinion of the Court

COLEMAN, Circuit Judge.

This is a suit brought by the Secretary of Labor against the Board of Supervisors of Harrison County, Mississippi, (governing authority of that County) for injunctive relief and back pay for county employees who work at the Harrison County Home for the Poor. The Secretary contends that these employees are entitled to the minimum wages and overtime compensation prescribed by the Fair Labor Standards Act. The County denies coverage, a position sustained by the District Court.

We affirm.

The Harrison County Home is a home for paupers.

This activity is authorized by § 262 of…

2Cases cited2 opinions

  1. Malat v. RiddellSupreme Court of the United States · 1966
  2. Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System v. AgnewSupreme Court of the United States · 1947

3Cited by14 opinions

  1. Bowrin v. Catholic Guardian SocietyDistrict Court, S.D. New York · 2006
  2. Kitchings v. Florida United Methodist Children's Home, Inc.District Court, M.D. Florida · 2005
  3. Marshall v. Sunshine & Leisure, Inc.District Court, M.D. Florida · 1980
  4. Tobacco Road v. City of NoviDistrict Court, E.D. Michigan · 1980
  5. State Board of Equalization v. City of LanderWyoming Supreme Court · 1994

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