Reinig v. RBS Citizens

In practice, determining whether plaintiffs are "similarly situated" under the FLSA involves considering all relevant factors, such as, "whether the plaintiffs are employed in the same corporate department, division, and location; whether they advance similar claims; whether they seek substantially the same form of relief; and ... [whether they have] individualized defenses." Zavala , 691 F.3d at 536-37. Although we acknowledge that some of the factors and evidence necessary to satisfy the prerequisites of Rule 23 and § 216(b) may overlap and, as a consequence, our rulings with respect to…