Overview
Wage and hour consulting addresses disputes involving compliance with the Fair Labor Standards Act, state wage payment laws, overtime requirements, minimum wage obligations, and employee classification under federal and state law. MDT Expert Consulting provides access to labor economists, payroll compliance specialists, and former Department of Labor officials who evaluate whether employers met applicable wage and hour requirements.
Pre-Litigation Support
Before litigation, wage and hour experts help counsel assess the merits of classification and compensation claims. They review payroll records, timekeeping systems, job descriptions, and compensation policies to evaluate whether employees were properly classified and compensated.
Litigation Support
In litigation, wage and hour experts assist in statistical analysis of large payroll datasets, evaluation of representative damages methodologies in class actions, and assessment of employer compensation practices against applicable legal standards.
Arbitration Support
Wage and hour experts address individual and class arbitration proceedings involving FLSA and state wage law claims.