Coffee Talk
The oil and gas industry has seen a dramatic increase in wage and hour lawsuits over the past few years. Plaintiffs’ attorneys aggressively pursue employees through social media, websites and billboards, constantly trying to convince workers that they are being paid improperly and are entitled to damages. Adding fuel to the fire, the Department of Labor has specifically targeted the industry as well.
Courtney Warmington with Fuller, Tubb, Bickford, Warmington & Panach will discuss the key problem areas for the industry including day rates (and the pending case before the Supreme Court on that issue), bonuses, per diems, the new proposed rule on independent contractors, and misclassification. She will likewise provide attendees with proactive measures that can be taken to try to prevent litigation in the first place, as well as strategies for resolution when it cannot be avoided.