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Independent Contractor Status | Wage and Hour
Wage and hour laws determine when, in what form, and how much employees must be paid. These statutes and regulations significantly affect every employment relationship and if not complied with can result in enormous liability for the employer. We help employers understand and ensure their compliance with the vast array of state and federal wage and hour laws. When necessary, Jenkins Law Firm defends employers against any claims which may be presented.
The Jenkins Law Firm’s services to employers regarding wage and hour laws encompass:
- Representing employers in state and federal court litigation of wage claims by individual employees, the D.O.L. and state compliance agencies.
- Advising employers on their obligations to employees with respect to overtime, prevailing wages, minimum wages, vacation benefits, meal and break periods, compensatory time, and related issues.
- Counseling employers regarding commission, hours and other incentive plans by which to motivate and reward employees.
