Wage and Hour
The Fair Labor Standards Act (“FLSA”) is the most important of the general wage and hour laws. It provides for a minimum wage and payment of overtime for hours worked in excess of 40 hours a week. It provides for so-called liquidated (i.e., double) damages and attorneys’ fees.
Wage and Hour claims used to exist in the background in the world of labor and employment issues. It is the largest source of litigation in the federal court system, and impacts both employers and employees. Recently, major wage and hour claims have captured headlines implicating nationwide retailers, coffee stores, ride sharing companies, and hotel chains. However, local “mom and pop” businesses are just as likely to find themselves facing wage and hour claims. Likewise, workers find that their employers fail to pay overtime or minimum wages because they sloppily, or worse, intentionally violate federal and state laws. Wage and hour claims historically were brought by individual employees pursuing relatively modest claims. However, collective and class actions are coming to the forefront of today’s wage and hour litigation. In fact, wage and hour cases predominate in the world of employment litigation. No one is immune.
Daniel Abrahams has been at the center of the FLSA action for over 35 years, and starting in 1985 has been the author of more than five books on the FLSA, including the best sellers in the field. Whether you are an employee seeking back wages and overtime, or an employer seeking to defend such a claim, Abrahams Wolf-Rodda, LLC can help determine your rights and the best way forward.
BOOKS AUTHORED BY DANIEL ABRAHAMS
The Fair Labor Standards Act Handbook for States, Local Governments and Schools;
The Employer’s Guide to the Fair Labor Standards Act;
FLSA Exemption Handbook;
Public Employer’s Guide to FLSA Employee Classification;
Federal Contractor's Guide to Employment Law Compliance;
Thompson’s HR Employment Forms – an on-line publication; and
Government Contracts Compliance Guide.