Tuesday, April 23, 2024

LEGAL: Beware of policies that treat pregnant women differently

In 1978, in direct response to a decision from the U.S. Supreme Court, Congress enacted the Pregnancy Discrimination Act. That act made clear that...

My thoughts on Father’s Day 2021

By John RoseU.S. House of Representatives (6th District – Tennessee) WASHINGTON - This Sunday many families, including mine, will celebrate Father’s...

LEGAL: Should you fire employees who present new Social Security number?

There is a provision in the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services "Handbook for Employers, Guidance for Completing Form I-9," which deals with a situation...

Editor’s Note: UC’s southern charm provides economic edge

What a week for the Upper Cumberland, amirite? White County just landed a $64 million deal to create 200 new jobs for the area. And,...

LEGAL: New salary threshold: Pay raise or demotion?

On May 18, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) published a final rule that almost doubles the current salary threshold for executive, administrative and...

Legal Perspective: The NLRB has been busy

NLRB has increased risks to employers and expanded rights of unions Cookeville – In a series of decisions...