Protecting Your Business from the "Uptick" in Wage/Hour Lawsuits

Over the past several years, employers have seen a surge in wage and hour-related disputes. In fact, the Department of Labor (“DOL”) reportedly has reportedly recovered more than $1.3 billion in back wages in just the past five years.

Given the complex nature of the law in this area, it is not uncommon for even the most prepared and well-meaning employers to make mistakes when it comes to wage and hour compliance. Such mistakes can be very costly. For example, mistakes made with one employee are often made across a large group of similarly-situated employees, giving rise to collective action lawsuits, akin to class action lawsuits. Additionally, the federal Fair Labor Standards Act (“FLSA”) allows plaintiffs, in addition to back wages for a period of up to three years, to recover liquidated damages in amount equal to the back wages owed (i.e., double damages). The FLSA also makes it fairly easy to recover attorney fees, making wage and hour lawsuits exceptionally attractive to plaintiff’s attorneys.

In this small group HR Workshop, we will engage in detailed discussions regarding the current status of the wage and hour laws applicable to Ohio employers as well as how to avoid some of the common mistakes made by employers and targeted by plaintiff’s attorneys.

Topics to be covered include:

  • Proposed new overtime rules.
  • Exempt v. non-exempt status.
  • Employees v. independent contractors.
  • Recordkeeping requirements.
Protecting Your Business from the "Uptick" in Wage/Hour Lawsuits

5/9/2019 

7:30 a.m. - Breakfast/Networking
8 - 10:00 a.m. - Workshop/Program

HR Training Center at KWW's offices
at 3550 West Market Street,
Suite 100, Akron, Ohio 44333


Discussion Leader(s)
Amanda S. Smith

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Contact Information

Kastner Westman & Wilkins, LLC
3550 West Market Street, Suite 100
Akron, Ohio 44333
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330.867.9998 (t)
330.867.3786 (f)

Contact Lori Morrison for more information



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