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Legal Updates Check out our posts with updates about employment law matters affecting Tennessee.  Recent posts are streaming to your right.
Problems with unpaid labo... The food industry, especially restaurants with tight margins, are notorious for violating the FLSA and other wage and hour laws. You would think that since these companies
Maracas ordered to pay $63,000 for wage violations Maracas, a local Mexican restaurant located here in Nashville is ordered to pay over $63,000 in damages for wage
Pre-shift work Many FLSA claims revolve around “pre-shift work” which is what we call the time people spend working before they get to go on the clock and be
Picking a Lawyer How do you pick a lawyer for an unpaid overtime case? Look for someone you feel comfortable with and who has experience in your specific location and
What to do when you are n... There are several quick tips you should follow if you are not being paid for all of your work.  Obviously, you should  immediately contact a wage and
Some autoworkers are exem... xposted from www.lawonyourschedule.com Autoworkers may be exempt from FLSA (Fair Labor Standards Act) overtime pay requirements.  The FLSA is the law that requires companies to pay you
What is Overtime? When people talk about overtime, what do they mean? In Tennessee, overtime is any work performed by a worker for an employer in excess of forty hours
Arbitration Agreements an... Many employees sign arbitration agreements when they sign on with a company, or as part of their severance agreements.  Arbitration is not always bad and it does
Paid in Vacation Time? When I was working in government, it was very common to receive additional vacation time or sick leave for salaried employees who had to work excessive hours