Author Archives: Employment and Commerce Law Group
What Your Boss Is Not Allowed to Make You Do
People in management positions are responsible for making a range of important decisions at work. They are often in charge of training, supervising, and disciplining employees. But having a leadership role doesn’t mean that an owner, manager, or supervisor can…
Why You Shouldn’t Talk About Politics at Work
It’s natural for employees to have non-work-related conversations while on the job. But you should always be careful about which topics you discuss. Talking about politics is never a good idea. People are passionate about their beliefs, and a difference…
How to Choose the Best Whistleblower Lawyer
When someone exposes the illegal, unsafe, or abusive behavior of a public or private corporation or other organization, that person – who is often an employee of the organization – is called a “whistleblower.” Filing a whistleblower lawsuit can be…
What Is My Employment Discrimination Case Worth?
Do you believe that you’ve been the victim of discrimination in the workplace? If so, you might be eligible to bring an employment discrimination claim against your employer. Although your primary goals might be to get answers and stop unlawful…
Five Signs of Age Discrimination in the Workplace
The Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA) protects people over 40 from being harassed or mistreated at work. Specifically, the law prohibits employers from treating an older worker unfavorably in any aspect of employment, including hiring, firing, salary, job assignments,…
Can You File a Lawsuit for Verbal Harassment in the Workplace?
Are you a victim of verbal harassment at work? If so, you might be wondering if you have the right to take legal action against those responsible for your mistreatment. Here, the Nashville employment lawyers of the Employment and Commerce…
How Companies Try to Get Rid of Older Employees
Companies should value older employees for their experience and knowledge. But unfortunately, there are cases where business owners or managers actively try to get rid of older employees. This practice violates Tennessee and federal laws regarding age discrimination in the…
How to Minimize Risk for Unpaid Overtime
The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) protects American workers by regulating many aspects of employment, including overtime pay for non-exempt workers. Non-exempt workers are hourly employees who are eligible for overtime when they work more than 40 hours per week….
Overtime Pay for Salaried Employees
Sometimes it’s unintentional, sometimes it’s part of a contrived plan. You and other hardworking employees get cheated out of overtime pay you are due. With the help of a skilled employment lawyer, you may be able to recoup your losses…
How to Prove Hours Worked in Unpaid Overtime Case
Tennessee does not have its own laws on overtime wages. Instead, both employers and employees must abide by wage rules outlined by federal law, including those regarding overtime pay. Unless they are classified as exempt, Tennessee employees are required to…
