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“Hundreds of Los Angeles City Firefighter/Medics File FLSA Lawsuit Against the City”

“Over 400 current and former Los Angeles City Fire Department firefighter/medics have filed a federal lawsuit against the city alleging violations of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). The lawsuit, which was filed in the United States District Court for the Central District of California earlier this summer contains allegations that the city misclassified hundreds of firefighter/medics as employees engaged in fire protection activities [also known as §207k firefighters] in violation of the FLSA.”