Immediately following the Garcia decision, several government interest groups successfully lobbied Congress to grant exemptions from the Fair Labor Standards Act to public employees

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The Garcia decision struck down the distinction between state and local governments and private employers under the Fair Labor Standards Act, making public employees eligible for overtime pay. However, several government interest groups successfully lobbied Congress to grant exemptions from the Act to public employees, effectively overturning the Garcia decision.

Immediately Following the Garcia Decision, Several Government Interest Groups Successfully