Understanding Fair Labor Standards Act Violations: Leading Lawyers on Examining FLSA Trends and Developing Defense Strategies for Collective and Class Actions (Inside the Minds)

Inside the Minds provides readers with proven business intelligence from C-Level executives and lawyers (Chairman, CEO, CFO, CMO, Partner) from the world's most respected companies and firms nationwide. Each chapter is comparable to an essay/thought leadership piece and is a future-oriented look at where an industry, profession, or topic is heading and the most important issues for the future. Each author has been selected based upon their experience and C-level standing within the professional community.

Chapters Include:

1. Thomas H. Christopher, Partner, Kilpatrick Stockton LLP - "Essential Strategies for a Strong Defense against FLSA Claims"
2. Jeffrey A. Hollingsworth, Partner, Perkins Coie LLP - "Preventing and Defending against Class Action and FLSA Claims"
3. Laura E. O Donnell, Partner, Haynes and Boone LLP - "Defending against FLSA Collective Actions: A Proactive Approach"
4. Manesh K. Rath, Partner, Keller and Heckman LLP - "Managing Risk Associated with Wage and Hour Class Actions"
5. John A. Zaloom, Partner, Moore & Van Allen PLLC - "A Look at FLSA Collective Actions"
6. Andrew S. Naylor, Partner, Waller Lansden Dortch & Davis LLP - "Fundamentals of FLSA Compliance and Case Strategy"
7. David Barron, Member, Epstein Becker Green Wickliff & Hall PC - "Compliance with FLSA Regulations and Case Law"
8. Brian S. Arbetter and Andrew J. Boling, Partners, Baker & McKenzie LLP - "Emerging Trends in Wage and Hour Cases and Defense"

Appendices Include:

Appendix A: Wage and Hour Class Actions: The Top Ten List
Appendix B: Administrative Exemption Audit Checklist
Appendix C: Executive Exemption Audit Checklist
Appendix D: Department of Labor Opinion Letter
Appendix E: Long John Silver s (Fourth Circuit 2008)
Appendix F: In Re American Express Merchants (Second Circuit 2009)
Appendix G: Simmons v. United Mortgage (WDNC 2009)
Appendix H: Department of Labor Opinion Letter
Appendix I: Carter (Fifth Circuit 2004)
Appendix J: G Veliz v. Cintas I (Northern District of California 2009)
Appendix K: Sample Off-the-Clock Work Policy
Appendix L: Wage and Hour Audit Summary