Wage and Hour
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Labor & Employment Law
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Wage and Hour
Wage and hour claims, whether under state or local laws or the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) are complex and costly. Zashin & Rich’s Wage & Hour Group has handled a myriad of disputes alleging violations of wage and hour laws in state and federal courts and before the Department of Labor (DOL) and state administrative agencies. These claims include single plaintiff matters, as well as class and collective actions, alleging wage and hour violations such as misclassification of employees, overtime and minimum wage violations, failure to properly determine hours of work, and failure to properly calculate the regular rate for overtime compensation.
At Zashin & Rich, we strive to help employers understand the complexities of employee pay and to comply with wage and hour laws allowing them to avoid or defend against claims. By correctly compensating employees the first time, you save time, money, and headaches associated with litigating wage and hour claims.
Zashin & Rich’s Wage & Hour Group is dedicated to assisting employers in complying with the law and defending against claims with expertise extending into many areas including:
- General Wage & Hour Counseling and Audits: The Group regularly counsels employers on how to avoid common FLSA pitfalls and provides guidance on wage and hour issues such as:
- Classifying employees as exempt or non-exempt from overtime;
- Determining whether an individual is an independent contractor;
- Evaluating time keeping practices including the proper calculation of hours worked;
- Evaluating pay practices including proper compensation for all hours worked and calculation of the regular rate, ensuring the inclusion of all required compensation, for purposes of overtime pay; and,
- Reviewing records to ensure compliance with recordkeeping requirements.
- Wage & Hour Litigation: We aggressively defend your position and interests when a dispute arises and regularly defend clients in single plaintiff lawsuits and collective/class action litigation.
- Administrative Actions and Investigations: If faced with a DOL or other administrative action or investigation, we provide insight in how best to respond and assist in all phases.
For more information about Zashin & Rich’s Wage & Hour Group, please contact Stephen Zashin (ssz@zrlaw.com) at 216.696.4441.