
Under the Fair Labor Standards Act (“FLSA” or “the Act”), employers that fail to comply with certain minimum wage and overtime requirements can face significant liability. “Employer,” however, is broadly defined by the Act to include “any person” who acts “directly or indirectly in the interest of an employer in relation to an employee.” Business owners are often sued personally in these suits, but a recent case suggests there is significant legal risk for restaurant managers, as well.