Compliance with evolving state and federal wage and hour rules can be one of the most complex responsibilities for business owners and HR professionals; and the increase and hybrid and remote workplaces since Covid has only increased the challenge.
Not only is it difficult to navigate the ever-changing guidelines interpreting the Fair Labor Standards Act, but employers operating in multiple states are required to meet varying state standards.
Our dedicated employment lawyers serve as outside general counsel to employers throughout Ohio looking to balance their workforce needs with their compliance obligations. This requires not only an understanding of the existing wage and hour rule ecosystem, but also necessitates that our full-service team is continually collaborating to monitor evolving legislation and keep our clients ahead of changes quickly and effectively.
We help employers create and implement policy frameworks that are compliant with current laws and regulations, and defend themselves against the full range of claims most commonly brought by employees. These include:
- Unpaid or underpaid overtime;
- Failure to pay minimum wage;
- Withholding meal and rest breaks;
- Misclassification of independent contractors;
- Improper exempt vs. non-exempt employee designation;
- Requiring “off the clock” work;
- Improper paycheck deductions;
- Delayed paychecks; and
- Improper tip pools.
As our management-side clients continue to adapt their business models in response to shifting political tides, changing rules, and an increasingly remote work environment, they look to us as strategic advisors and trusted partners.
