Best Practices and Ethical Considerations for Fair Labor Standards Act Collective Actions

Overview

This program provides an overview of Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) §216(b) collective actions, focusing on the procedural framework and key distinctions from Rule 23 class actions. The session will also address ethical challenges that arise when communicating with putative class members, including compliance with professional conduct rules and best practices for avoiding inadvertent solicitation or conflicts. Attendees will gain practical insights into navigating these issues while complying with ethical obligations and minimizing risk.

Presented by

The Florida Bar Labor & Employment Law Section.

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Speakers

Linda Bond Edwards and Wesley Daniel Thorp

CLE Information

• Course number: 9577
• CLE credit: Approved for 1 hour General, 1 hour Ethics, and 1 hour Labor & Employment Law Certification credit.
• Approval period: 12/10/2025–06/30/2026

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