Author Archives: Jon Street
FMLA Interference vs. FMLA Retaliation in Tennessee
Under the federal Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), eligible employees who work for covered employers may take up to 12 weeks of unpaid, job-protected leave for certain family or medical reasons, with continued employer-sponsored health coverage. Employers generally may…
What Evidence Do You Need to Prove Workplace Harassment in Tennessee?
Being the target of harassment at work puts you in an uncomfortable position. You need your job, but you also deserve to work in an environment free from employee harassment. Both federal and Tennessee law address workplace harassment, but in…
Retaliation After Requesting a Workplace Accommodation in Tennessee
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) grants important protections to disabled workers, including the right to request reasonable workplace accommodations. Under the law, employers cannot punish workers for exercising those rights. When an employer responds to a reasonable accommodation request…
EEOC Mediation vs. Investigation: What’s the Difference?
After filing an Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) charge in Tennessee, your complaint could take various pathways, including an investigation or mediation. But what’s the difference between the two? The short answer is that the EEOC may offer mediation, open…
