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When Gender Discrimination is an Issue at Work
The awareness of gender discrimination and the enforcement of consequences for those who commit such behaviors has increased over recent years. Unfortunately, despite common knowledge it still often happens in the workplace. Sometimes, a person may not even realize they…
Read MoreTN Supreme Court Issues Extended State of Emergency Order: With New Guidelines
Yesterday, the TN Supreme Court extended and revised its March 13, 2020 Order which extending court deadlines, curbed in-person court hearings, and limited jury trials (among other items). The Court provided a framework for the trial courts to get back to business. …
Read MoreAre Independent Contractors Entitled to Overtime? The Answer May Not Be As Clear As You Think.
There was once a time when the employer-employee relationship ranked as one of the most important factors to building and maintaining a successful business. It was considered a good thing if an employee remained with the same employer for a…
Read MoreThe Crone Law Firm Salutes Essential Workers
Essential workers, thank you for your service. If you are having problems on the job, contact us to see if we can help. You deserve better! Medical Leave. Overtime. Discrimination. Contract Questions. We are here to reduce any added illegal…
Read MoreSBA Issues Guidance to Banks On Self Employment and Independent Contractor Paycheck
Over the recent weeks, individuals of self employment and independent contractors have been very concerned about how they calculate their own compensation for purposes of establishing how much they can borrow for the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP). Yesterday the Small Business…
Read MoreCDC Issues Additional Guidance to Essential Businesses On How To Keep Workers Safe
As the number of diagnosed cases rise both nationally and locally, people who work in essential businesses are becoming more concerned about safety. Essential businesses are also concerned about providing a safe space for both workers and the general public. …
Read MoreBabb v. Wilkie-US Supreme Court Extends Age Discrimination Relief to Federal Workers
On April 6, 2020 the US Supreme Court issued an opinion clarifying the circumstances under which a federal employee can prevail in a case of age discrimination. This ruling applies only to federal workers because when Congress extended age discrimination…
Read MoreHow Can I file for My Unemployment Benefits Through the CARE Act?
According to the Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development, it will take a few days for it to sort out with the federal government how to get the enhanced COVID Pandemic Unemployment Assistance benefits payments to claimants through the…
Read MoreNew Interim Final Rules by the SBA On How to Administer the Paycheck Protection Program
Late in the afternoon of April 2, 2020 the Small Business Administration (“SBA”) issued Interim Final Rules to implement the Paycheck Protection Program (“PPP”). This guidance was welcomed by small business owners and lenders who were confused on how specific details of…
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