Fair Labor Standards Act for firefighters

Curt VaroneFebruary 6, 2020
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Las Vegas Settles FLSA Claim for $560k

A Las Vegas firefighter who claimed he worked thousands of extra hours while off-duty has obtained a $560,000 settlement from…
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Curt VaroneJanuary 8, 2017
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California Firefighters File Overtime Suit Over Health Care Buy-Back

Today’s burning question: Does a fire department have to include payments made in lieu of accepting health benefits in a…
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Curt VaroneSeptember 17, 2015
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Fire Law Podcast Episode No. 9 – FLSA Ruling by 9th Circuit in Firefighter Overtime case

In this episode, firefighter-attorney Bill Maccarone explains a recent decision by the US 9th Circuit Court of Appeals in an…
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Curt Varone has over 50 years of fire service experience and 40 as a practicing attorney licensed in both Rhode Island and Maine. Besides his law degree, he also has a master’s in forensic psychology. His fire service background includes 29 years as a career firefighter in Providence (retiring as a Deputy Assistant Chief), as well as volunteer and paid-on-call experience.

He is the author of three books: Legal Considerations for Fire and Emergency Services (2006, 2nd ed. 2011, 3rd ed. 2014, 4th ed. 2022), Managing Disciplinary Challenges in the Fire Service (2026), and Fire Officer's Legal Handbook (2007), and is a contributing editor for Firehouse Magazine, writing the Fire Law column.

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Las Vegas Settles FLSA Claim for $560k

California Firefighters File Overtime Suit Over Health Care Buy-Back

Fire Law Podcast Episode No. 9 – FLSA Ruling by 9th Circuit in Firefighter Overtime case