Generally, wage and hour collective actions require no showing of intent but can result in enormous damages awards. Complex rules, compliance vulnerability, an aggressive plaintiff's bar and a sluggish economy keep the claims for unpaid overtime, off-the-clock work and misclassification of workers, roiling. Vulnerable pay practices and policies are commonplace, and the DOL Wage and Hour Division, with increased funding and staff, is working overtime to enforce the law. In this session, wage and hour specialists and class action practitioners will explore recent developments in rules and enforcement, and emerging trends in class and collective actions.
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United States