Christensen v. Harris County — Stevens, J., Dissenting

Summary

Justice Stevens dissents, arguing that under FLSA §207(o), a public employer cannot require employees to use accrued compensatory time absent a prior agreement permitting such use. He contends the majority conflates the comp-time exception with the general cash-overtime rule, and the Department of Labor's interpretation merits Skidmore deference. Separate opinions include Justice Breyer concurring in dissent, and Justices Scalia and Souter concurring in the judgment.