Andrew J. Voss represents employers in collective, class, and hybrid actions brought under the federal Fair Labor Standards Act and state wage and hour laws. He has successfully defeated conditional certification in a number of threatened nationwide collective actions and has resolved many other cases involving the complicated legal issues that arise in wage and hour litigation.  His practice also focuses on consulting with a wide range of employers on wage and hour compliance, ensuring best practices, and avoiding class litigation.  In addition to his specific focus on wage and hour multi-party claims, Andrew’s experience includes trial and appellate practice in both state and federal courts involving:

• Disputes alleging race, ethnicity, age, gender, disability, and sexual orientation discrimination and harassment
• Whistleblower and other retaliatory discharge claims
• Contract and implied contract claims

In addition to his substantial practice advising employers with respect to complex wage and hour challenges and compliance, Andrew counsels employers on a broad range of employment matters, such as:

• Leave management
• Affirmative action and diversity issues
• Reductions-in-force
• Policy formulation
• Disciplinary proceedings and investigations
• Hiring and terminations

Andrew's clients span multiple industry sectors across the country, including:

• Financial services
• Hospitality services
• Retail
• Insurance
• Waste hauling
• Private educational institutions
• Transportation

An active member of the firm's Class Action Practice Group, Andrew is also a core member of the firm's Wage and Hour Practice Group and a founding editor of the firm's wage and hour blog. In law school, he was associate editor of the Minnesota Law Review.

PROFESSIONAL AND COMMUNITY AFFILIATIONS

• Member, Minnesota State Bar Association