Thursday, March 28, 2024

McMinnville, Warren County and others make applications for adventure tourism designations

New state program provides tax credits for rock climbing, rafting, equine businesses and more MCMINNVILLE – McMinnville Mayor Jimmy Haley sees a lot of opportunities...

LEGAL: Tennessee Workers’ Comp reform: A summary

 In 2013, the Tennessee General Assembly enacted the Tennessee Workers’ Compensation Reform Act (“Act”). The Act aims to bring about shorter periods to resolve...

LEGAL: Are arbitration agreements really the big bad wolf?

By Jeff Jones Special to the UCBJ In December, bills were introduced in the House and Senate, both of which are referred to as the Ending...

DOL opinion letter approves FMLA leave for special education school meetings

On Aug. 8, 2019, the U.S. Department of Labor issued opinion letter, FMLA 2019-2-A; which states that parents of...

Sorting out the recent COVID-19 guidance – issues and options for employers

As of June 1, 2021, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), less than 50%...

⊕Dr. Qurrat Shamim joins CRMC staff

COOKEVILLE – Dr. Qurrat Shamim has had a full year to settle into her new role at Cookeville Regional Medical Center (CRMC), and it...