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Filing a Title VII Claim: A Step-by-Step Guide for Nashville Workers

Published July 15, 2024 by Employment and Commerce Law Group
Filing a Title VII Claim: A Step-by-Step Guide for Nashville Workers

Tennessee employees have state and federal protections from workplace discrimination. Title VII of the Civil Rights Act prohibits employment discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, and national origin. You can take legal action if you are a victim of…

Cyber Harassment in the Workplace: A Growing Concern

Published July 10, 2024 by Employment and Commerce Law Group
Cyber Harassment in the Workplace: A Growing Concern

Cyber harassment is a serious problem, especially when it happens at work. While online harassment is not new to Tennessee workplaces, it is rising as more employers shift to remote work settings. According to a recent Workplace Bullying Institute survey,…

What Happens If an Employer Doesn't Pay Overtime?

Published April 11, 2024 by Employment and Commerce Law Group
What Happens If Your Employer Doesn’t Pay Overtime?

For many Tennessee employees, working more than 40 hours per week entitles them to overtime pay. These overtime wages can add up, making the hours spent away from home, friends, and family financially worthwhile. But what happens if your workplace…

Pregnant Workers Fairness Act of 2023: What Employees Should Know

Published March 19, 2024 by Employment and Commerce Law Group
Pregnant Workers Fairness Act 2023: What Employees Should Know

Statistics show that 80 percent of working women have a child during their lifetime. Pregnancy comes with immeasurable rewards but also health risks. Until recently, certain employment laws failed to protect working mothers sufficiently. The new Pregnant Workers Fairness Act…

Nashville Religious Discrimination Attorney

Published February 2, 2024 by Employment and Commerce Law Group
Nashville Religious Discrimination Lawyer

Federal and Tennessee laws prevent employers from discriminating against workers based on their religious beliefs or customs. These laws also require employers to make reasonable accommodations so employees can observe their chosen spiritual practices. Despite these guaranteed protections, employers sometimes…

Nashville Age Discrimination Lawyer

Published February 2, 2024 by Employment and Commerce Law Group
Nashville Age Discrimination Lawyer

Has your employer mistreated you due to your age? Were you passed over for a position or advancement? If so, you may have the right to seek financial compensation and other relief for what you’ve endured. A Nashville age discrimination…

Workplace Discrimination Claims Nashville

Published September 8, 2023 by Employment and Commerce Law Group
Nashville Workplace Discrimination Claims

Discriminating against employees and prospective employees isn’t just unethical — thanks to state and federal laws, it’s often illegal. Anti-discrimination laws extend to all aspects of employment, from the initial recruitment and interviewing processes through compensation and benefits to disciplinary…

How Biometric Data Could Affect Your Employment Case

Published June 1, 2023 by Employment and Commerce Law Group
How Biometric Data Could Affect Your Employment Case

There was a time when using biometric data, such as retinal scans or facial recognition technology, seemed like something you’d only see in a sci-fi movie. Fast forward to today, and businesses are collecting biometric information that can control everything…

Is It Mandatory for an Employee to Sign a Non-Compete Agreement Before Receiving Their Last Paycheck?

Published April 14, 2023 by Employment and Commerce Law Group
Is It Mandatory for an Employee to Sign a Non-Compete Agreement Before Receiving Their Last Paycheck?

Some employment contracts contain non-compete clauses, which prohibit workers from joining a competitor organization for a period of time after leaving their current positions. The question of what it means to sign a non-compete is confusing for many employees who…

When Are You Entitled to a Meal Break at Work?

Published February 6, 2023 by Employment and Commerce Law Group
When Are You Entitled to a Meal Break at Work?

As a Tennessee employee, you may wonder whether you are entitled to a meal break during your job shift. The answer is yes. State law permits you to have a meal break at work during a qualifying shift. Your employer…

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