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Halbert’s ‘Whistleblower’ Claim ‘Nonsense’ by Legal Standards

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Halbert’s ‘Whistleblower’ Claim ‘Nonsense’ by Legal Standards READ MORE by: Bill Dries Shelby County Clerk Wanda Halbert claims that she is immune for a recall due to whistleblower status. Whistleblower status is very tricky in employment law because it focuses…

Biden Signs Camp Lejune Justice Act

EEOC-Employment Law

Biden Signs Camp Lejune Justice Act Hello, everybody. I wanted to bring you an update on something that’s very serious, but also some really good news for our veterans. On August 10, 2022, President Biden signed into law the Camp…

Tax Laws: Shelby County Tax Sales Disproportionately Affect Poor, Black Owners during Pandemic

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Tax Laws: Shelby County Tax Sales Disproportionately Affect Poor, Black Owners during Pandemic READ MORE by: Jessica Jaglois During the pandemic, many homes were auctioned off due to being behind on their property taxes. Most of the people affected are…

How To Identify an Overtime FLSA Collective Action

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How To Identify an Overtime FLSA Collective Action LEARN MORE: by Bluff City Life FLSA and overtime attorney Philip Oliphant was back on Bluff City Life to talk about how The Crone Law Firm identified the $5.8 million collective action…

First Responders Win $5.8 Million Overtime Class Action Suit

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First Responders Win $5.8 Million Overtime Class Action Suit READ MORE by: Bluff City Life The Crone Law firm has helped nearly a thousand first responders win $5.8 million in overtime wages. Philip Olipant was the lead attorney on the…

Can an Employer Deny Overtime Pay?

Overtime

Most know that your employer usually pays you (at least) 1.5x your normal hourly wage for each hour worked over the standard 40-hour workweek. But in this day and age, where overtime pay theft is becoming more common, you must…

The Pawffice: 4 Tips for A Healthy Work Environment

EEOC-Employment Law

The Pawffice: 4 Tips for A Healthy Work Environment I’ve now been working at The Crone Law Firm for five months. That’s so long! So obviously like all new employees fresh out of school, I know everything about work. I…

Ray Resigns: Education Advocate Says School Board Member Told Her ‘We Need to Clean House’

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Ray Resigns: Education Advocate Says School Board Member Told Her ‘We Need to Clean House’ READ MORE by: Kelli Cook Dr. Joris Ray has resigned from Memphis-Shelby County Schools as Superintendent. What are the next steps, and how did all…

How to Prepare for a Business Divorce: The Guide

Business Divorce

A business divorce is among the most upsetting things to a business owner. It occurs when partners separate, when a partner passes away, quits on less than friendly terms, or it could even occur when a partner leaves with the…

How Serious is a Non-Compete Agreement?

Non-Compete Agreements

A non-compete agreement, which forbids workers from competing with their previous employer after leaving their position, are frequently used by businesses in the modern market climate. And although these contracts are quite prevalent, many are invalid or unenforceable because they…

Is Your Severance Agreement a Golden Parachute or a Nose Dive?

EEOC-Employment Law Severance Agreement

Employers will offer seemingly great benefits to incentivize employees to sign a severance agreement: compensation, insurance, and career counseling are among the most common. In addition, the severance agreement frequently contains clauses preventing a former employee from discussing specifics regarding…

The Pawffice: 3 Reasons Why You Need an Attorney to Review Your Employment Agreements

Non-Compete Agreements Severance Agreement

The Pawffice: 3 Reasons Why You Need an Attorney to Review Your Employment Agreements Working in an employment law firm is stressful for anyone, but especially a dog. All I want is to sit in front of clients and get…