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INFORMATION FOR CANINE ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS (CEOs) EMPLOYED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

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Several years ago we filed a Complaint under the Fair Labor Standards Act on behalf of current and former CEOs employed by the United States Customs Service (now Customs and Border Protection of the Department of Homeland Security) for unpaid off-the-clock work performed in connection with various dog training activities.  Approximately 60 individuals opted into that case across the nation and it proceeded to trial in the Court of Federal Claims in Washington, D.C., where Judge Emily Hewitt heard testimony from 6 representative plaintiffs and ruled in their favor. The United States appealed Judge Hewitt’s decision and the case is presently on appeal before the United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit. 

How do I get involved?

This case is closed to any further Plaintiffs and we do not contemplate that any other Plaintiffs will join this action.  If you believe you have a suit similar to the one in this case, please complete an overtime claim submission form for review.

How long do I have to join the suit?

We do not contemplate that any other Plaintiffs will join this action.  If you believe you have a suit similar to the one in this case, please complete an overtime claim submission form for review.

How can I get more information?

If you believe you have a suit similar to the one in this case or have any questions about this case, please contact my law office at (915) 542-1900.  If you believe you have a case similar to this one, please complete an overtime claim submission form for review.

Please do NOT contact the Court or the Judge directly.

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Overtime pay lawyer David L. Kern is Board Certified Specialist in Labor & Employment Law.  Overtime pay lawyer David L. Kern has practiced labor and employment law for more than 20 years and received certification from the Texas Board of Legal Specialization in 1993 as a Board Certified Labor and Employment Law specialist.  Less than 1% of Texas attorneys receive this certification.  Mr. Kern's fellow lawyers have recognized him as one of The Best Lawyer's In America (2005,2006, and 2007 Editions) and as a Texas Super Lawyer (2006). Overtime pay lawyer David L. Kern routinely handles overtime cases and other employment law cases in state and federal court.  Overtime pay lawyer David L. Kern is also experienced with proceedings involving the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, the Department of Labor, and the Texas Workforce Commission.

The principle office of David L. Kern, P.C. is located in El Paso, Texas.  In addition to employees in El Paso, overtime pay lawyer David L. Kern also represents employees nationwide in overtime pay cases.

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