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...
LEGAL: OSHA takes controversial positions on transgender restroom issues at work
Many employers may not realize that the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulates in some ways the use of toilet facilities at work....
OSHA reverses policy on drug testing, safety incentives
By Jeff Jones
Special to the UCBJ
On May 12, 2016, OSHA published a final rule that, among other things, amended 29 C.F.R. § 1904.35 to...
LEGAL: Uncertainty still surrounds Tennessee “guns in trunks” law
Conflicting opinions given by Legal Services and Tennessee Attorney General
On Jan. 13, Tennessee Lt. Gov. Ron Ramsey received a legal opinion from the Tennessee...
LEGAL: Policies against employee videos/recordings unlawful
Like many employers, your employee handbook may contain some version of the following rule:
Without prior management approval or consent, recording conversations, phone calls and...
Legal Perspective: Let’s talk about The EEOC annual report
We are experiencing an unpredictable and difficult economic situation
Cookeville – A few statistics are worth our attention,...