The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), the Department of Labor (DOL), and Oregon wage & hour laws include nuanced rules on everything from how to calculate overtime to what deductions can be made from an employee’s pay check. To make things even more complicated, the rules include exceptions and exemptions which are a significant source of confusion and can trip up even the most seasoned business owner, manager, or human resources professional. Barran Liebman attorneys are experienced in providing defense against wage and hour claims, as well as providing proactive advice on matters including the following:

• Employee Status & Classification

• Defining & Counting Hours Worked

• Proper Administration & Enforcement of Meal & Rest Periods

• Overtime

• Rounding Paychecks

• Final Paycheck Processing

• Exempt Employee Pay & the Intersection of ADA/OFLA/FMLA

• Evolving Permissible Pay Practices