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Minimum Wage Laws Exist f... Something to remember about minimum wage, this is what was said by the President (FDR) before it was signed: “Do not let any calamity-howling executive with an
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
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
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
Legal Updates Check out our posts with updates about employment law matters affecting Tennessee.  Recent posts are streaming to your right.
Breach of Employment Agre... Some employees enter into employment agreements that include the terms for severance and other benefits. In JIMMY L. HENSLEY V. COCKE FARMER’S COOPERATIVE, Mr. Hensley and Cocke
Wage theft cases settled ... A news article has just been released noting that the Middle District of Tennessee has accepted two settlements for wage theft on March 9, 2021 for about
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
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
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