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Common FLSA violations

Overtime

Even though the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) offers a strong framework to protect workers’ rights, employers still commonly commit FLSA violations. An employer who through carelessness or willful conduct violates the FLSA can be liable for civil money penalties…

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The employer’s duty to reconsider under the ADAAA

EEOC-Employment Law

In 2008 the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) was amended becoming effective on January 1, 2009. The amendments to the ADA still maintain that covered employers are required to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities unless doing so…

What are Overtime Laws in Tennessee

Overtime

Employers and Overtime Laws in Tennessee Overtime laws in Tennessee do not place any requirements on employers regarding the overtime pay of their employees. Overtime pay in Tennessee is instead addressed by the federal law under the Fair Labor Standards…

What if an Employer Says He/She Did Not Know About the Protected Activity

Retaliation

Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Tennessee Human Rights Act prohibit retaliation against an employee for engaging in protected activity. Protected activity involves a wide range of actions that are generally thought of as being…

Understanding Employment At Will

EEOC-Employment Law

When it comes to hiring and firing it is important to consider that, the law recognizes two types of employees: contract employees and employment at will employees. “At-will” employees can be fired at any time and for any reason (with…

What are Non-Compete Laws in Tennessee

Non-Compete Agreements

Explaining Non-Compete Laws in Tennessee What are non-compete laws in Tennessee? Non-compete clauses are difficult to enforce by a former employer given that these clauses contained in contracts are often viewed as being contrary to competition and the freedom of…

Am I eligible for FMLA?

FMLA

The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) allows employees covered by the law to take leave from their job in the event of a family or medical emergency/ In order to be eligible for FMLA and the leave it provides…

What Qualifies You For FMLA?

FMLA

The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) allows employees covered by the law to take family leave from their job in the event of a family or medical emergency. Employees covered by FMLA cannot be fired from their position for…

What Damages are Available in a Breach of Contract Dispute

EEOC-Employment Law

A plaintiff who is successful in a breach of contract dispute or claim is entitled to compensatory damages for such losses that arise naturally from the defendant’s breach of contract. Alternatively, a successful plaintiff may be entitled to damages that…

Women Have to Sue to Be Paid Equally. Seriously?

Gender Discrimination

The gender gap in pay has narrowed since 1980, but it has remained relatively stable over the past 15 years or so with no equal pay. In 2017, women earned 82% of what men earned, according to a Pew Research…

Employment Agreements for Small Businesses

Non-Compete Agreements Severance Agreement

Small business owners in the United States at some point will encounter a litigation threat. We live in a litigious society; thus, the threat of litigation should be viewed as a natural offshoot to doing business. Small businesses can face…

What is the Family Medical Leave Act?

Age Discrimination

The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) is a federal law passed in 1993 whose purpose is to help employees maintain their employment in the event of a family or medical emergency requires them to be off work for an…

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Common FLSA violations

The employer’s duty to reconsider under the ADAAA

What are Overtime Laws in Tennessee

What if an Employer Says He/She Did Not Know About the Protected Activity

Understanding Employment At Will

What are Non-Compete Laws in Tennessee

Am I eligible for FMLA?

What Qualifies You For FMLA?

What Damages are Available in a Breach of Contract Dispute

Women Have to Sue to Be Paid Equally. Seriously?

Employment Agreements for Small Businesses

What is the Family Medical Leave Act?

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