American Conference Institute\'s 17th National Forum on

Wage & Hour Claims & Class Actions

Thursday, January 24 to Friday, January 25, 2013
Conrad Miami, Miami, FL

The sheer number of FLSA cases in Federal Court has skyrocketed over the past ten years, and keeping up to date with state and federal laws and enforcement initiatives is a difficult task, especially for those representing large, nationwide companies.  Additionally, the plaintiffs’ bar has been very active in bringing new claims and class actions, and federal and state enforcement and class/collective actions can result in companies paying out millions of dollars should they run afoul of wage & hour laws. With the presidential and congressional elections right around the corner, it has never been more important to explore the recent wage and hour developments and what they will mean for the year ahead.  It is critical that wage and hour attorneys attend the conference to become well versed in the latest trends, cases, regulations, and strategies affecting their companies and clients. 

American Conference Institute is pleased to announce its 17th National Forum on Wage & Hour Claims and Class Actions. Our unparalleled faculty of distinguished jurists, expert in-house counsel, and leading outside counsel will provide you insights and strategies tailored to defend against newest claims and manage the most complex wage and hour issues. You won’t want to miss networking opportunities with some of the nation’s preeminent in-house counsel from companies including:

American Airlines, BJ’s Wholesale Club, Coca-Cola, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Masco, Moneygram, Fidelity, Home Depot, EMC Corporation, AT&T, Citigroup, Ryder System, Pinnacle West, Medtronic, Maxim Integrated, City of Richmond, AXA Equitable, International Paper, Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center, Graphic Packaging, Equifax and many more.

By attending this conference, you will also:

•  Hear how federal and state judges are ruling on the most complicated wage and hour issues, including:
o     Conditional certification under the FLSA
o     Hybrid actions
o     The role of the courts in the settlement of wage and hour cases
•  Adapt your strategies to the latest techniques and claims being brought by the plaintiffs’ bar
•  Get expert insight and strategic solutions to the most complex wage and hour issues, including misclassification and exemption, hybrid claims, class certification, meal and rest breaks, “off the clock” claims and litigation stemming from the use of social media
•  Get insight and updates on the most recent Department of Labor enforcement initiatives and investigations