Bay Ridge Operating Co., Inc. v. Aaron et al.

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The case involved a dispute over the calculation of overtime pay under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). Employees of Bay Ridge Operating Co., Inc. argued that their employer improperly calculated their regular rate of pay by excluding certain payments, which affected their overtime compensation. The Supreme Court held that when determining an employee's 'regular rate' for calculating overtime, all remuneration paid to employees must be included unless specifically excluded by statute. This decision clarified how employers should compute wages and reinforced protections for workers under FLSA, ensuring they receive fair compensation for hours worked beyond standard workweeks.