As an employer’s representative, I know that when I become aware of an employee’s disability, or even now, under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) amendments, when I become aware of an employee’s impairment that could impact the employee’s job, I must engage in an “interactive process.” But what is that? How does the interactive… Continue Reading
Monthly Archives: July 2011
“Guns at Work” – New Tennessee Law Allows Employees to Carry Guns at Work Without Creating an OSHA Hazard
Posted in Doing Business in TennesseeOn March 31, 2011, Governor Haslam signed Senate Bill 519 into law. The law recognizes that any employer permitting a person to legally carry a firearm on the employer’s property does not constitute an “occupational safety and health hazard” to employees. In Tennessee, it is legal for permitted gun owners to carry their firearms on… Continue Reading
Does it Matter How Many Employees I Have?
Posted in Doing Business in TennesseeYes. What laws apply to you as an employer often is dependent upon the number of employees you have. In addition, how you count employees also matters. (full-time only or do part-time count? What is employed for only part of a year?). This article will provide a brief breakdown of some “head-count” numbers that are important… Continue Reading
The Wal-Mart Class Action Decision
Posted in Discrimination and Harassment Law and PracticeWhat Are the Implications for Business? Recently, the U.S. Supreme Court rejected a lawsuit attempting to assert claims of gender discrimination on behalf of nearly 1.5 million female employees of Wal-Mart. The decision has been hailed as one of the most significant business decisions in recent years. While certainly a significant decision, the result was… Continue Reading
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