A career rooted in federal labor law enforcement defines this expert’s professional background, with more than 40 years of experience specializing in wage and hour investigations and regulatory compliance under key federal statutes. His expertise includes the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), Davis-Bacon and Related Acts (DBRA), Service Contract Act (SCA), and additional labor and immigration programs, including H-2A, H-2B, and H-1B visa compliance. His work has involved evaluating employer compliance, analyzing payroll and time records, assessing exemption classifications, and determining back wage liabilities, supported by extensive experience applying federal regulatory frameworks and enforcement standards. He holds a bachelor’s degree in social studies secondary education and continues to offer expert witness services in federal labor law matters, including consultations, deposition testimony, and courtroom testimony.

Extensive investigative experience within the U.S. Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division includes conducting more than 5,000 investigations and serving in a senior investigative and team leadership capacity. His work has involved leading multi-investigator teams, coordinating with federal agencies such as the IRS, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, and the U.S. Department of Justice, and managing large-scale enforcement actions. Notable investigations include matters resulting in more than $15 million in back wages for thousands of employees, a federal construction project yielding more than $24 million in recoveries, and participation in an investigation associated with a U.S. Supreme Court decision. He has also contributed to specialized enforcement initiatives through participation in national task forces focused on low-wage and targeted industries, as well as investigations involving multinational corporations and complex exemption classifications.

Applied consulting and litigation support experience further extends his expertise, including advising employers on regulatory compliance strategies and serving as a liaison during wage and hour investigations at all stages, from initial inquiry through resolution and litigation. His experience includes preparing cases for civil and criminal proceedings, collaborating with government attorneys and the Department of Labor’s Office of the Regional Solicitor, and providing testimony in administrative hearings and federal court. He has also trained and mentored wage and hour investigators and conducted outreach to employers and industry groups on compliance with federal labor laws.