EEOC-Employment Law

Ensuring workplace safety while staying compliant with the Occupational Safety and Health Administration regulations can be intimidating for many businesses. The OSHA is a federal agency that sets and enforces safety standards to protect workers from hazards in the workplace. However,…

For business owners and HR professionals who’ve poured their energy into creating respectful, inclusive workplaces, few situations are more unsettling than being accused of workplace discrimination – especially when the claim is unfounded. It shakes your sense of integrity, casts doubt on your…

Employment attorney Alan Crone appeared on the News Channel 5 Digital Desk to talk the new No Tax On Tips Act as part of the new bill passed by President Trump. Alan discusses how much money tipped workers can save,…

Early in July, employment lawyer Alan Crone appeared on WMC Action News 5’s digital desk to talk about the elimination of the Tennessee Human Rights Commission. The elimination is very important for the statute of limitations in discrimination cases. We…

Alan Crone appeared on WREG News Channel 3 to talk about the new tax cuts in his “Big Beautiful Bill” and how that can help the working class. He also talks about the Tennessee Human Rights Commission’s elimination, and what…

You might have been in this situation before: your 62-year-old department head refuses to adopt the new project management software, while your 25-year-old team lead publicly questions their methods during meetings. Meanwhile, your Gen X managers feel caught in the…

The prospect of firing employees keeps many business leaders awake at night, not just because of the difficult decisions involved, but because of the possible legal minefield. One misstep in meeting layoff notice requirements can result in financial penalties, lawsuits, and damage to…

As a Tennessee business owner, you probably wondered whether you’re walking on thin ice when your staff asks about salaries or discuss wages among themselves. The fear of accidentally violating employee salary disclosure laws or mishandling pay transparency can keep you awake…

Picture this: You arrive at the office Monday morning to find an anonymous note alleging workplace discrimination. Your stomach drops. Who wrote it? How serious is the allegation? What if you handle it wrong and face a lawsuit? What if you…

The No Tax on Tips Act is officially in place. What does that mean for people that work in the service industry and other employees that rely heavily on tips? We answer those questions and more below. You can also…

That sinking feeling in your stomach when performance review season arrives isn’t just about awkward conversations with underperforming employees. Deep down, you’re worried about saying something that could trigger a discrimination lawsuit or inadvertently violate employment laws you didn’t even…

Religion in the workplace can feel like a gray area, especially for small business owners. You want to respect your team’s beliefs, but you’re unsure how far the law requires you to go and what steps could leave you vulnerable…