H. Carlton Hilson

H. Carlton Hilson

H. Carlton Hilson is a partner at Burr & Forman, LLP. He represents employers in a wide range of workplace issues, including litigation in state and federal courts and advising on matters involving employee leave, hiring, discipline, wage and hour, workplace safety, and other policies and procedures. Hilson also provides management training on topics including harassment, discrimination, and labor union avoidance. He may be reached at chilson@burr.com.
Publix Lawsuit Highlights Risks Mobile Communications Can Present and Lessons for Retailers

As workplaces increasingly rely on the use of cellphones and other communication tools both during and outside the workday, employers face increased risks of wage-hour litigation. For example, three former Publix assistant managers recently brought a collective action against the grocery store chain alleging violations of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), which is the…