Author Archives: Employment and Commerce Law Group

If you’ve experienced job discrimination or harassment based on your religion in Tennessee, you’re not alone. The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) received nearly 100 charges of religious discrimination from Tennessee in a single recent year. Taking legal action could…

This is a question we get a lot today, and the answer is (like most things under the law), “It depends.” The first thing to look at is whether you work for a private employer or a governmental entity. If…

Have you faced unfair treatment at work because of your religious beliefs? You could have grounds for a Tennessee religious discrimination claim. A religious rights attorney from the Employment and Commerce Law Group can help you stand up against unfair…

Workplace race discrimination includes unfair treatment, harassment, or the denial of employment opportunities to someone based on their race, skin color, ancestry, or relationships with someone of another race. It is illegal under federal and Tennessee law. It also causes…

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…