Sixth Circuit affirms Cincinnati Bell win, finds IT engineer exempt computer employee under FLSA
Key points
- The court affirmed summary judgment for the employer, rejecting the engineer's overtime claim
- The court found his primary duties of designing, developing and documenting an IVR system made him an exempt computer employee
- Bennink v. Cincinnati Bell Tel. Co., No. 26-3150, decided October 29, 2026
The Sixth Circuit affirmed summary judgment for Cincinnati Bell Telephone on an FLSA overtime claim brought by an IT solutions engineer. The court found his primary duties of designing, developing and documenting an interactive voice response (IVR) system made him an exempt computer employee under the FLSA. The case is Bennink v. Cincinnati Bell Tel. Co., No. 26-3150, decided October 29, 2026. For reference only, not legal advice.
What employers should do
- Review whether exempt classification for technical roles such as IT matches actual job duties
Policy details
- Jurisdiction
- Sixth Circuit, United States
- Status
- Court ruling
- Effective date
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- Official source
- Official source pending
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