LEGAL: Updates to Tennessee Drug-Free Workplace Act
By Jeff Jones
Special to the UCBJ
Effective May 6, 2018, the Tennessee Department of Labor amended Regulations under the Drug-Free Workplace Act (“the Act”). Below are...
LEGAL: Distinction between raid, inspection
Immigration & Customs Enforcement (ICE) officials on April 5, 2018 conducted a raid on a meat packing plant in Bean Station, Tenn., near Knoxville.
One...
LEGAL: Tennessee Workers’ Compensation update
By Jeff Jones
Special to the UCBJ
The Tennessee Workers’ Compensation Law underwent sweeping changes in 2014, including a new formula for permanent disability, a new...
VIEWPOINT: Is it time for an overhaul?
Before Tuesday, I had never attended any of the UCHRA’s committee and board meetings. I’m still trying to digest how a board comprised of...
LEGAL: Tennessee Supreme Court reaffirms collateral source rule
By Jeff Jones
Special to the UCBJ
The collateral source rule bars a defendant in a personal injury case from introducing evidence of payments or benefits...
LEGAL: DOL proposed rule revising tip pooling rules
By Jeff Jones
Special to the UCBJ
On Dec. 4, 2017, the Federal Department of Labor (DOL) announced a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) that will...