Wage and Hour Consulting Services

EXPERIENCE

As a Wage and Hour Division Enforcement Officer

Morris's Wage and Hour Division career involved the enforcement of FLSA and other Wage and Hour Division laws. He developed evidence; established the application of relevant regulations to the factual circumstances; made determinations of coverage, exemptions, and status of compliance; and computed or supervised the computation of back wages. He was very technically oriented throughout his DOL career, and consistently attempted to apply the statutes correctly (based on regulatory guidance and research of other reference sources). Morris worked closely with DOL attorneys in litigation, debarment, and penalty-appeal cases (developed and evaluated evidence, made recommendations to attorneys, assisted attorneys in trial preparation and settlement conferences, and testified as a factual and expert witness).

Morris is very experienced in the enforcement of FLSA standards applicable to state and local government and, therefore, knowledgeable of how FLSA provisions apply to public agencies and institutions. Investigations were conducted of state agencies, counties, municipalities, and publicly-operated institutions of higher education. His experience is particularly extensive with respect to sections 7(k) and 13(b)(20) (fire, police, corrections, EMS). Much of his FMLA experience was also in public agency cases.

Upon retirement from DOL/Wage and Hour Division on June 3, 2000, Morris established his highly-focused and specialized consulting practice.

The challenges inherent in assisting and advising employers, attorneys, accountants, and human resource consultants have increased and enhanced Morris's expertise. Each day brings a new learning opportunity.

QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION and TRAINING

BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION