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It's frustrating when you're qualified for a job but still don’t get it. Sometimes, the reason may have nothing to do with your experience or skills. Discrimination in hiring is illegal, but it still happens more than it should. What hiring discrimination can look...
Employment laws protect workers from a variety of wrongful actions by employers. If you believe your employer acted inappropriately, you might consider filing an employment lawsuit. However, it is important to understand that there are time limits, known as statutes...
The results of a landmark study conducted two decades ago suggest that employers in Tennessee and around the country tended to discriminate against job candidates that they perceived to be Black. Two economists responded to help-wanted ads placed in Chicago and Boston...
Facing wrongful termination in Lawrenceburg, TN, can be a distressing experience. Regardless of the profession you work in, losing your job unfairly can have significant consequences. Fortunately, under employment law, there are avenues available to seek justice and...
A recent Supreme Court decision will likely have an impact on many employees in Tennessee and around the country who seek whistleblower protection. The court ruled that those who invoke protections under the Sarbanes-Oxley Act must prove that their activity as a...
Filing a charge against your employer in Tennessee involves certain responsibilities. One of them is making sure that you include enough evidence to make your charge viable. You must also ensure that you file your claim in a timely manner. The sooner you do so, the...
As an employee in Tennessee, your job is probably both a central part of your life and your means of providing for yourself and your family. Losing your job can be devastating, especially if you were terminated. But not all terminations or firings are legal, and you...
Diabetes is a chronic disease that affects millions of Americans. It is a condition that affects the body's ability to produce or use insulin, leading to high blood sugar levels. Diabetes can impact Tennessee residents' daily lives and may qualify them for protection...
Tennessee employers are generally not allowed to make employment decisions based solely or primarily on an employee's age. However, there is still a chance that you will be asked to take a pay cut or retire early simply because your boss thinks that you're too old to...
It is illegal for an employer in Tennessee to discriminate against you because of your pregnancy, but this doesn't stop it from happening. In fact, statistics show that approximately 5,300 pregnancy discrimination cases are filed each year with the U.S. Equal...