Vedder Price is composed of experienced attorneys who are well versed in wage and hour issues arising across the United States. Whether providing advice on how to comply with the Fair Standards Labor Act (FLSA) or state law, or representation in bet-the-company class action litigation defense, our clients trust us to effectively and efficiently counsel them in accordance with their goals.

Legal Compliance and Mitigation of Risk

Wage and hour laws are constantly changing, with states and local governments increasingly passing legislation to broaden protections for employees and independent contractors. Our attorneys monitor the legislative landscape nationwide and identify areas where companies are most likely to encounter compliance issues, whether at the federal, state or local level. We routinely counsel clients on wage and hour best practices and redraft policies, practices and compensation plans to help them satisfy their legal obligations.

Common areas where our guidance is sought include the following:

• application of white-collar exemptions
• regular rate and overtime pay calculations
• independent contractor issues
• prevention of off-the-clock work
• meal and rest breaks
• predictive scheduling
• payroll and timekeeping policies and audits
• general litigation risk avoidance

We partner with companies across a variety of industries to find unique solutions to issues that align with business needs and comply with the law.