Employment & Wage / Overtime Litigation

Experienced counsel for workplace disputes

Fried Bonder White represents both individuals and businesses of all sizes in employment disputes and litigation. Our employment lawyers bring decades of experience, including early careers at prominent national firms representing Fortune 100 companies in federal employment litigation.

Today, we apply that depth of experience across a wide range of employment matters from advising small businesses on payroll and compliance to representing corporations and individuals in severance negotiations and employment lawsuits.

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  • Wage or overtime complaints

  • Policy or handbook inconsistencies

  • Disputes over commissions or severance

  • Allegations of discrimination or retaliation

  • Enforcement of restrictive covenants

Recognizing the Signs

When workplace issues become legal risks

Employment disputes often develop gradually due to misclassified employees, unclear policies, unpaid wages, or breakdowns in workplace relationships.

Common indicators include:

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UNDERSTANDING THE PRACTICE

Strategic employment litigation and advisory services

Our employment litigation practice reflects experience on both sides of the table, giving us a practical, results-driven perspective.

The Transformation

What does FBW actually do in employment cases?

We advise and litigate employment matters with a focus on clarity, compliance, and long-term risk management.

  • Representation of employers and individuals in employment related lawsuits, from the filing of a complaint or answer through trial and appeal.

  • Advising on and litigating claims involving minimum wage, overtime, and employee classification under federal and state law.

  • Counseling businesses on employee handbooks, internal policies, and training programs designed to reduce litigation exposure.

  • Handling disputes involving non-compete agreements, confidentiality obligations, and protection of proprietary business information.

  • Resolving severance disputes through negotiation, mediation, or litigation, with a focus on protecting your interests, maximizing leverage, and achieving practical, efficient outcomes.

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  • Claims involving unpaid or disputed commissions, incentive compensation, or bonus structures.

  • Claims alleging discrimination based on age, disability, pregnancy, race, sex, or veteran status.

  • Disputes or advisory matters involving workplace policies, procedures, and compliance obligations.

  • Fair Labor Standards Act claims involving minimum wage, overtime, and employee misclassification, including class and collective actions.

  • Litigation involving non-compete, non-solicitation, confidentiality, and other employment restrictions.

  • Claims alleging adverse employment action following protected workplace activity.

  • Sensitive employment disputes requiring discretion, experience, and strategic handling.

  • Claims involving misuse of confidential information or unfair competition.

  • Claims arising from protected disclosures of alleged legal or regulatory violations.

Representative Matters Include

Our experience spans a wide range of employment and wage-and-hour disputes, including the following:

Take The Next Step

Employment disputes require experience and sound judgment.

Let’s discuss your situation and determine the right strategy.

Schedule a confidential consultation