Wage & Hour

Our attorneys are recognized leaders in defending employers against wage-and-hour collective and class actions under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and Arkansas state law. We represent clients across industries in disputes involving misclassification, overtime, and “off-the-clock” work claims, focusing on efficient resolutions that protect business continuity.

We have extensive experience handling investigations conducted by the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) and the Arkansas Department of Labor. Our team guides employers through audits, ensures compliance, and has successfully negotiated favorable settlements and dismissals—including securing one of the few recorded awards of attorney’s fees against the DOL.

We proactively help employers audit their pay practices to ensure proper classification of employees and independent contractors, accurate overtime calculations, and compliance with both federal and state wage laws. Our preventive approach helps clients minimize risk and avoid costly litigation.

To mitigate potential exposure, we assist multi-state employers in drafting and implementing enforceable arbitration agreements and class action waivers. These agreements provide a strong defense tool against large-scale wage-and-hour claims while maintaining compliance with evolving legal standards.