Employment Law Blog

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…

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…

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…

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…

The way you respond to a workplace dispute in Nashville can affect what happens next and whether you are able to resolve the problem effectively. If you feel uncertain about your rights and your job security, it’s helpful to know…

Both Tennessee and federal laws allow employees who have suffered discrimination or harassment at work to file a claim for compensation or other relief. In most circumstances, workers must first file a charge with the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission…

Filing a workplace discrimination complaint in Tennessee can feel daunting, especially if you’re coping with stress at work and worried about whether you will face retaliation from your employer. State and federal laws prohibit workplace discrimination, and you may have…

Have you become the target of workplace retaliation from co-workers, supervisors, or managers in Tennessee? Employment retaliation can cause serious harm to workers, and employers who engage in it can face legal action. Understanding what it takes to prove retaliatory…

Filing an EEOC complaint in Tennessee can feel intimidating, especially if you’re still employed or worried about how your employer might react. This step-by-step guide explains how the process works and how to avoid common mistakes along the way. Why…

Do you believe that you’re experiencing discrimination in the workplace? Discrimination is often subtle, and figuring out how to prove it can be challenging, especially when it seems like your employer can explain everything away with subjective claims about attitude…