Supreme Court to tackle scope of Title VII’s prohibition on sex discrimination
On April 22, 2019, the United States Supreme Court announced it would review three cases, Bostock v. Clayton County, GA,...
RECOGNIZING AN ACCOMMODATION REQUEST UNDER THE ADA
The Americans with Disabilities Act (“ADA”) requires covered employers (those with 15 or more employees) to make reasonable accommodations...
UAW LOSES UNION VOTE AT VOLKSWAGEN – AGAIN
In a nationally watched union election at Volkswagen in Chattanooga, which concluded on June 14, 2019, the UAW lost...
The attorney-client privilege for organizations: broader than you think?
It is increasingly common for businesses to use outside consultants, independent contractors and other third-party nonemployees to develop and manage their business....
How to respond to Social Security mismatch letters
Many employers are receiving letters from the Social Security Administration (SSA) requesting correction of employees’ Social Security Numbers. These...
Tennessee ‘anti-bullying’ law now covers private employers
In 2014, Tennessee was the first state to pass the Healthy Workplace Act. This Act addresses abusive conduct in...