Ronald D. Held, et al. v. Hitachi Automotive Systems Americas, Inc.

Issues include: (1) proper "salary basis" analysis for KWHA claims given recent decision in Helix Energy Sols. Grp., Inc. v. Hewitt, 598 U.S. 39 (2023), which addresses virtually identical provisions contained in the Fair Labor Standards Act ("FLSA"), 29 U.S.C. §201 et seq.; (2) whether employees are exempt from the overtime mandate of KRS 337.285(1); and (3) the burden of proof under the KWHA. Oral arguments heard on Dec. 10, 2025.