Don H. Strobel

Don H. Strobel has 32 years experience with the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment Standard Administration, Wage and Hour Division, where he retired as Assistant District Director. Don has expert knowledge of, and experience in, labor laws, government investigation procedures, negotiation practices and training techniques. He has vast experience in both the private and the public sector. He holds a B.S. in Business Administration from Louisiana State University and founded LCC in 1993.

Education

Louisiana State University , BS Business Administration

Services

Seminars/ Training

On Site Compliance Audits

Litigation Support- Expert Witness

Professional Background

U. S. Department of Labor

Employment Standards Act

Wage and Hour Division

Wage and Hour Investigator 1961-1971
Assistant District Director 1971-1993 (retired)

Labor Consultants Central, Inc.

President and Consultant 1993-present

Overview of Responsibilities

As an Investigator investigations of private and public employers to determine and enforce compliance with various laws enforced by the Wage and Hour Division were conducted. Engaged in informational programs such as workshops and seminars and conducted surveys to gather labor statistical information.
As the Assistant District Director (now called Director of Enforcement) duties involved recruiting, training and supervising Investigators and clerical staff and conducting potential complex civil and criminal litigation cases. Also involved training of Louisiana State Department of Labor Investigators and coordinating various strike forces of other federal or state agencies for joint enforcement efforts.
As a Consultant for Labor Consultants Central, services have been performed for employers in the public and private sectors by conducting seminars, workshops and audits to assist in compliance efforts.
Negotiations conducted with U. S. Department of Labor representatives to resolve charges of violations and/ or assessments of civil money penalties.
Litigation support services to attorneys by investigation of facts, application of the law and computations of any back wages that may be due, and as an Expert Witness.

Courts - Expert Witness

For Plaintiff

Denise M. Coker v. Equity Mortgage Company, 22nd JDC

No. 98-14411, St. Tammany Parish, LA

Before: Judge Donald M. Fendlason January 2000

For Defense

Roy Chauvin versus State of Louisiana, and the Department of Wildlife and Fisheries and an Agency and/or a Political Subdivision of the State of Louisiana No. 117,182 Div, “B” 32^nd Judicial District Court, Parish of Terrebonne, State of Louisiana - July 2003

Attorney: W. Brian Babin

Merrill's Draperies., doing business as Builders Interiors, a California Corporation

v. Richard Allen Covey., individually and doing business as R & R Tile; and Does 1-100 inclusive, Superior Court for the State of California, County of Ventura, Case No. CIV 206781

Before Judge Steve Hintz September 2002

Dwayne Belaire et al, verses Burlington Resources, Inc.

US District Court Western District of Louisiana , Lafayette-Opelousas Division

Case # CV00-0520-LO Judge Haik date ---about- June 2001

Attorney: Gerald J. Huffman, Jr., Lemle & Kelleher, 601 Poydras St., 21^st floor, New Orleans 70130

State of Louisiana adv. AFSCME, et al U.S.D.C. Eastern

District No. 90-4389, c/w 91-0857, 91-0858, & 5^th Circuit

No. 96-30992, June 25, 1998

Before: U. S. District Judge Marcel Livaudais, Jr. 1995-2001

American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees Counsel 17 v. Department of Health and Hospitals, 1996 WL 14028 ED LA 1996 Judge Marcel Livaudais, Jr.

Attorney: W. Brian Babin

George C. Samson, III, et al vs. Apollo Resources, Inc. et al

U.S.D.C. Western District of La. No CV97-1053

Before: U. S. District Judge Richard T. Haik March 1999

Deanna Henegan v. Hulsey, Harwood and Hulsey, A Professional Corporation,

U.S.D.C. Western District of La. No. 96-0419

Before: U. S. District Judge Tucker Melancon October 1998

Futrel v. State of Louisiana La. Ct. App. , 96 CA 1654, June 23, 1997

19^th District Court

Before: Judge J. Michael McDonald July 1995

During career with U. S. Dept. of Labor, ESA, Wage Hour Division from 1961 to 1993 I testified as a fact and/or expert witness in suits filed by the US DOL or individuals filing under 29 USC 216(b). Exact Number unknown - before U. S. District Judges E. Gorden West, John Parker, Frank Polozola, N. Scott, and John M. Duhe, Jr.

Depositions

For Defense

Kelly O’Brian et al v.Rapid City Area School District, South Dakota -2006

Barry v. Excell Group 5^th Circuit, No 01-40239, April 19, 2002

Audit Services

Professional and technical expertise provided in connection with the conduction of audits, which involve a comprehensive evaluation, and analysis of compliance with the various requirements of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and other labor laws. Particular emphasis is given to the integrity of FLSA classification system for exempt and non-exempt personnel relative to the payment of overtime or compensatory time and record keeping requirements.
Audits involve the analysis and evaluations of job descriptions and specific functional responsibilities of employees. Evaluations include the integrity of the exempt or non-exempt classifications under the FLSA and also include issues such as travel time, interrupted lunch periods, compensatory time accruals and usage, on-call or stand-by time, preliminary and postliminary activities, educational and training functions, and minimum working time requirements prior to crediting of working time for overtime or compensatory time requirements.

Clientele

Attorneys:

Allen & Gooch, Lafayette , LA

Avant & Falcon, Baton Rouge , LA

W. Brian Babin, Baton Rouge , LA

Breazeale Sachse & Wilson , L.L.P., Baton Rouge , LA

Charfoos & Christensen, P.C., Detroit , MI

Brian D. Farrington, Attorney at Law, Ft. Worth , TX

Kean Miller Hawthorne D'Armond McCowan & Jarman LLP, Baton Rouge , LA

Lemle & Kelleher, L.L.P., New Orleans , LA

Onebane, Bernard, Torian, Diaz, McNamara & Abell, Lafayette , LA

Phelps, Dunbar, L.L.P., Baton Rouge , LA

Poynter, Mannear & Colomb, PLC, Baton Rouge , LA

Randall A. Smith & Associates, Ventura , CA

Taylor , Porter, Brooks & Phillips, L.L.P., Baton Rouge , LA

Wedstrup, Klick & Associates, Long Beach , CA

Winston & Strawn, Los Angeles , CA

Governmental Sector

La. Department of Civil Service, Division of Administration, Economic Development, DEQ, Health & Hospitals, DOT, Public Safety, Wildlife & Fisheries, Family Services, Office of Risk Management, Labor, Governor's Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness, Community Services, La. Healthcare Authority, La. State Licensing Board for Contractors, and La. Supreme Court

Louisiana Municipal Association (On retainer for all cities, towns and villages in Louisiana)

University of Louisiana System (McNeese State University, Nicholls State University, Southeastern University, Northwestern State University, University of Louisiana- Monroe, University of Louisiana- Lafayette, Louisiana Tech, and Grambling)

Allen Parish Ambulance Service, LA

Assessor’s Office, Livingston , LA

Baton Rouge Convention & Visitors Bureau, Baton Rouge , LA

Clerk of Court, Livingston , LA

Clerk of Court, West Baton Rouge Parish, LA

DeSoto Parish EMS, Mansfield , LA

Fifth La. Levee District , LA

Iberia Parish Government, New Iberia , LA

Livingston Parish, LA –Office of Parish President

Livingston Parish, LA – Office of the Sheriff

Lynn County , Iowa

East Baton Rouge Parish School Board, Baton Rouge , LA

Iberville Parish School Board, Plaquemine , LA

Natchitoches Parish School Board, Natchitouches , LA

Ouchita Parish School Board, Monroe , LA

Plaquemines Parish School Board, Belle Chasse, LA

Pointe Coupee Parish School Board, New Roads, LA

St. John the Baptist Parish School Board, Reserve, LA

St. Helena Parish School Board, Greensburg , LA

St. Mary Parish School Board, Centerville , LA

Terrebonne Parish Sheriff's Office, Houma , LA

Williamson County, TX

City of Goodyear, AZ

City of Norfolk, VA

City of Waco, TX

Town of Flower Mound, TX

Private Sector

Acadian Ambulance Service, Lafayette , LA
Affiliated Blind of La. , Lafayette , LA
Amedisys, Baton Rouge , LA
Associated Grocers (LA , AR, & TX)
Blue Flash Trucking, Baton Rouge , LA
Burlington Resources, Houston , TX
C. & C. Technology, Lafayette , LA
Cabot Oil & Gas Corp., Houston , TX
Diamond B Construction, Alexandria , LA
Doerle Food Service, Inc., New Iberia , LA
Durham Autoplex, Hammond , LA
Intertrust Armored Car, Lafayette , LA
Lexus of New Orleans , No, LA
Lo Vac Trucking , Lottie , LA
Med Express, Pineville , LA
Neill Corporation , Hammond , LA
PhychSolutions, Coral Gables , FL
Sun Paper Co., Medley, FL
Terrebonne (A. R.C.), Houma , LA
The Simon Group, Miami , FL
Westerman Enterprises, Baton Rouge , LA
Cheyenne Ridge Lodge & Outfitters , S.D.

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