Wage & Hour Compliance

Overview

O’Hagan Meyer defends employers in high-exposure wage and hour disputes while helping businesses proactively manage compliance risk across an evolving legal landscape. 

Wage and hour litigation is uniquely complex—often requiring employers to navigate overlapping federal and state laws, and the significant risks associated with collective, class, and representative actions. These cases demand more than technical legal knowledge; they require strategic, multi-layered thinking and a deep understanding of the nuances of the collective and class mechanisms. 

We represent employers nationwide across a broad range of industries and workforce models, including unionized workplaces, multi-state operations, remote workforces, and complex staffing arrangements. We understand how litigation fits into our clients’ broader strategy, and we know how to defeat collective and class certification across almost every industry. When needed, we also know how to protect those wins through the appellate process. And when cases go to trial, we are ready to succeed, because trial work is at the core of what we do. 

Our work begins with early, candid case assessments and a clear understanding of each client’s broader business objectives. We give clients a strong foundation to decide whether to pursue an aggressive litigation strategy or position the matter for a strategic resolution. This approach helps clients align litigation goals with business priorities, even in complex, uncertain, and high-risk situations.

We regularly defend claims involving: 

• Off-the-clock work and timekeeping practices 

• Meal and rest period compliance 

• Overtime and regular rate calculations 
• Employee misclassification and independent contractor disputes 

• Wage statement and pay practice claims 
• Statutory and civil penalty claims

• Employee reimbursement issues  

Beyond litigation, we partner with clients to build sustainable compliance strategies. We work closely with employers to design and implement policies and procedures tailored to their industries, helping to address existing risks and deter future claims. Our goal is not only to defeat, deter, and resolve disputes, but to create long-term solutions that reduce litigation threats and strengthen compliance over time. 

Our Services Include

• Defense of wage and hour claims in federal and state courts 

• Collective, class, and representative action strategy and defense 

• Early case evaluation and exposure analysis 

• Development of customized compliance policies and procedures 

• Wage and hour audits and risk assessments 

• Ongoing counseling on evolving legal requirements 

• Alternative dispute resolution and strategic settlements 

Our philosophy is simple: combine forward-thinking, aggressive, and advanced strategies with a practical understanding of our clients’ businesses. The result is effective, efficient representation that addresses challenges while positioning employers for long-term success. 

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