Opinion ID: 1711038
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Text: Initially, it should be noted that Nebraska state courts have jurisdiction to hear an action under the FLSA. See, Freudenberg v. Harvey, 364 F.Supp. 1087, 1090 (E.D.Pa. 1973) (stating that phrase any court of competent jurisdiction in § 216(b) of FLSA includes a state court of general jurisdiction); Goettel v. Glenn Berry Mfrs., Inc., 236 F.Supp. 884 (N.D.Okla.1964) (holding that FLSA confers concurrent jurisdiction to both state and federal courts). See, also, Banks v. Mercy Villa Care Center, 225 Neb. 751, 407 N.W.2d 793 (1987). Therefore, we have jurisdiction to review this matter. Furthermore, the parties stipulated at trial that Stiles Service Center and TJKK, Inc., were engaged in commerce or the production of goods for commerce for purposes of the FLSA and that Kreus was a covered employee under the FLSA during all pertinent times.