FLSA Schedling Order (Mag. Judge Schneider)

FLSA SCHEDULING ORDER (Magistrate Judge Margaret J. Schneider). This form issued by the United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois, Western Division, is a judicial directive tailored for cases arising under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). It streamlines the pretrial process by waiving the standard requirements of Rule 16 and 26(a)(1) in favor of a case-specific schedule aimed at efficiently resolving wage disputes. The order sets deadlines for the exchange of documents, submission of the plaintiff's sworn answers to detailed interrogatories, and a mandatory in-person settlement conference between counsel. It includes procedures for handling collective actions and sets expectations for settlement reporting, potential mediation, or further litigation planning. A stay on general discovery remains in effect until a formal case management order is entered. The order emphasizes early, structured disclosure and meaningful settlement discussions, aiming to resolve FLSA disputes quickly and fairly, while protecting the interests of all parties involved. Accompanying the order are Court’s Interrogatories, which the plaintiff must answer under oath, providing specific details about employment terms, the nature and calculation of wage claims, the scope of any collective action, and related legal fees. www.FormsWorkflow.com