Thursday, May 9, 2024

DOL proposes new rule defining independent contractors vs. employees under the FLSA

On Sept. 22, 2020, the U. S. Department of Labor (DOL) announced a proposed rule addressing how to determine...

VIEWPOINT: On apartments and tough decisions

Last week, in a 4-to-1 vote, the much-disputed proposed rezoning that would open the doors for the construction of a student-focused housing development passed...

Viewpoint: Dangerous city ranking is dumb

There have been a lot of negative rankings for the Upper Cumberland this 2013-14. Remember when the city of Cookeville was called out for...

LEGAL: Harassment remains in the headlines

By Jeff Jones Special to the UCBJ Harassment remains in the headlines. In just a two day period in June, the EEOC brought eight separate harassment-based...

Who kept the dog out? And why it mattered – ADA interactive process requirements...

There are several cases outlining the general obligations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) regarding accommodation of service...

DOL proposes new regulations on mandatory paid sick leave

Having declared a minimum wage hike to $10.10 per hour for federal contractor employees by Executive Order in 2014, President Barack Obama followed up...