Author Archives: Employment and Commerce Law Group

Tennessee employees spend increasing amounts of work time online. Unfortunately, that means methods of workplace harassment have shifted from in-person to electronic forums, including social media. People who choose to harass their co-workers may use social media either to take…

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 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,…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…