U.S. district court FISA-fair labor standards act working conditions.

• Position: Personnel - Brief Article

Luder v. Endicott, 86 F.Supp.2d 854 (W.D.Wis. 2000). State employees brought an action against Wisconsin correctional officials alleging violations of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). The district court held that correctional officials qualified as "employers" in both their individual and official capacities and that they could be sued for money damages in their individual capacities, but not in their official capacities. According to the court, the officials controlled and directed he terms and conditions of correctional employees' employment, including hiring, firing...