Read the case study titled 'I was Gaga's Slave' (pp. 662-663) and review the questions at the end of the case.

1. Is Ms. O'Neill exempt or nonexempt under the Fair Labor Standards Act? Which exemption would be most relevant in this case?

2. Search the internet for similar lawsuits. How common are settlements? Why would parties choose to settle instead of going to trial?

3. Give your opinion on this case and whether Ms. O'Neill or Lady Gaga should have prevailed if it had gone to trial.

Reference

Newman, J. M., & Gerhart, B. (2020).Compensation, thirteenth edition. The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc.

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