Wage and hour compliance often presents complex challenges for employers, with unclear regulations and changing enforcement priorities.

Addressing these issues proactively and resolving potential disputes are vital for maintaining compliance and reducing risks.

In this one-on-one interview, Epstein Becker Green (EBG) attorney Paul DeCamp sits down with fellow EBG attorney George Whipple to offer his seasoned perspective on wage and hour matters. Tapping into his experience as the former head of the Wage and Hour Division under President George W. Bush, Paul provides an insider’s view of government enforcement priorities, compliance pitfalls, and the complexities employers face when disputes arise.

The conversation explores how to quantify wage and hour compliance risks, prepare for investigations, and evaluate potential vulnerabilities through the lens of a third-party observer. Paul also reflects on changes in the post-Chevron era, discussing how shifting judicial approaches to agency authority create both challenges and opportunities for employers navigating regulatory frameworks.

With an extensive career spanning public service and private practice, Paul delivers actionable advice designed to help employers safeguard their organizations, remain adaptable to legal developments, and respond thoughtfully to wage and hour concerns.

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