Tennessee Noncompete Law Could Reach Roughly Three Out of Four Jobs
Why Tennessee Drew a Seventy Thousand Dollar Line and What Employers Should Do Now
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FTC nationwide noncompete ban abandoned, but enforcement risks remain
The FTC’s nationwide ban is gone, but enforcement pressure is not. Noncompetes that cannot be justified are increasingly a liability. Employers should act now…
The best offense is a good defense: why severance shouldn’t be an afterthought
Over the past year, we have seen a steady rise in employment termination issues. When employees come to us after being let go, their first question is most…
What to do if ICE shows up at your business
For many business owners, the unexpected arrival of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers can be a stressful and uncertain situation. Whether they…
What employers need to know about the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act and PUMP Act
What employers need to know about the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act
Money, money, money, money: navigating commissions as final wages in “the Great Resignation”
As employers offer bonuses, commissions, and other incentive structures to attract and retain talent, it becomes crucial to proactively determine how they will…
An update on electronically stored information and discovery in the modern era: introduction
Technology has progressed significantly over the past twenty years, and the law has struggled to keep up. The legal landscape upon which disputes are litigated…
What employers need to know about the Americans with Disabilities Act
Employers have many demands on their time each day. However, one essential duty they have is, unfortunately, one of the most often overlooked. Employers must…
Pelcha v. MW Bancorp, Inc.: Sixth Circuit declines to extend lighter burden of proof in sex discrimination cases to age-based firings
In Pelcha v. MW Bancorp, Inc. , 1 the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit recently affirmed a decision from the U.S. District Court for the Southern…
Labor Department nullifies independent contractor rule
On Wednesday, May 5, the United States Department of Labor officially nullified a rule that it had just released back in January that would have more clearly…
Can I require my employees to receive the COVID-19 vaccine?
As Americans return to the office and more people become eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccines, employers will want to take steps to prevent future…
Things to consider if offered a severance package by your employer
In March 2020, the U.S. unemployment rate reached 4.4 percent (7.14 million) because of the COVID-19 pandemic. This means the number of unemployed increased…
The pandemic prism: post-employment restrictions in Tennessee during the COVID-19 pandemic
The impact of the pandemic on the U.S. workforce is staggering. Millions of workers are unemployed, and many of them are bound by post-employment restrictions…
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