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Michael Hewitt worked for Helix Energy Solutions Group on an offshore oil rig, usually for 84 hours a week. Helix Energy paid Hewitt on a daily-rate basis, with no overtime compensation.  Michael Hewitt disagreed and eventually it ended up with the U.S. Supreme Court. This week's story shows how a very narrow interpretation of FLSA rules can have very wide impact. 

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