Rex Fennessey

Partner

Licensed to Practice: State of Missouri

Rex represents employers in all facets of labor and employment law. He is widely recognized in the field of wage and hour litigation, and has represented clients in numerous class action and collective action lawsuits. He defends employers against discrimination claims in Federal and State courts and before administrative agencies.

Rex represents employers before the NLRB in representation matters and unfair labor practice charges. He also assists clients with investigations and audits before the U.S. Department of Labor. Rex also routines advises governmental entities, non-profit and charitable organizations on a variety of legal compliance matters.

Rex is a sought-after speaker on many employment topics. His presentations include wage-and-hour compliance, employee leave issues, garnishments, and a variety of labor and employment legal updates.

Prior to joining McMahon Berger, Rex served for six years as Assistant Attorney General for the State of Missouri.

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Admissions

United States Court of Appeals, Eighth Circuit
United States District Court, Southern District of Illinois
United States District Court, Eastern District of Missouri
United States District Court, Western District of Missouri
United States District Court, Southern District of Texas
United States Tax Court

Rex Fennessey

Partner

Licensed to Practice: State of Missouri

Rex is a sought-after speaker on many employment topics. His presentations include wage-and-hour compliance, employee leave issues, garnishments, and a variety of labor and employment legal updates.

Prior to joining McMahon Berger, Rex served for six years as Assistant Attorney General for the State of Missouri.

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Admissions

United States Court of Appeals, Eighth Circuit
United States District Court, Southern District of Illinois
United States District Court, Eastern District of Missouri
United States District Court, Western District of Missouri
United States District Court, Southern District of Texas
United States Tax Court

Education
Professional Associations

J.D. (Alternative Dispute Resolution Certificate) | B.A. (cum laude)

2003

Member | Executive Committee on Legislation | Foundation Representative (2016-present) | Foundation Fellow (2018) | Young Lawyers Section Representative, District 8 (2013-2016)

Member

Member | Young Lawyers Division (2018)

Community Involvement

Board Member

September 4, 2020

By Rex Fennessey

The U.S. Department of Labor Announced its Final Rule on Earning Thresholds for the Executive, Administrative, and Professional Exemptions: What Your Business Needs to Know

March 28, 2019

By Rex Fennessey

Rex Fennessey

Rex Fennessey

Community Involvement

Remote Schooling and FFCRA Leave Eligibility: Department of Labor Issues New Answers to Frequently Asked Questions

NEW DOL GUIDANCE ON SCHOOL AND SUMMER PROGRAM CLOSURES UNDER THE FLSA & FFCRA

Families First Coronavirus Response Act: Planning Through Knowledge

New FLSA Rules: What Counts Toward the Regular Rate?

The U.S. Department of Labor Announced its Final Rule on Earning Thresholds for the Executive, Administrative, and Professional Exemptions: What Your Business Needs to Know

The Department of Labors New Salary Level is Out: What Employers Need to Know

DOL Opinion Letter on Traveling Home Health Aide Pay Is a Good Reminder for All Employers: Remember Travel Time!

Missouris Proposition B More than Just a Minimum Wage Hike

“No-Fault” Attendance Policies and Roll-Off Attendance Points under the FMLA

MY BUSINESS DOESNT HAVE TO FOLLOW CALIFORNIA LAWDOES IT?

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