United States:
What Are Your Company’s Wage & Hour Risks?
28 July 2014
Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP
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Wage & Hour class actions are being filed at a pace
that dwarfs almost all other types of litigation. With a myriad of
federal and state laws and regulation, employers not only need to
take steps to minimize the risk of a suit, but also must be
prepared to defend themselves. Launch the brief video below to hear
how Labor and Employment Group partners Cheryl Orr and Stephanie Gournis are helping employers
involved in employment class actions, as well as helping companies
to minimize the risk of litigation.
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guide to the subject matter. Specialist advice should be sought
about your specific circumstances.
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