I work in Tennessee and my employer makes it mandatory to work seven days a week all year round. Is this even legal to do?
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Answered on October 27, 2021
Unfortunately, for the most part, yes...provided the employer compensates you appropriately for the overtime. Without a collective bargaining...
Can I still sue for talcum powder use that killed my mother?
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Answered on July 02, 2021
I am not aware of any authority for the proposition that talcum powder causes melanoma. While you do not say when your mother was diagnosed with...
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A company wants me to sign a noncompete. I want it reviewed by a lawyer . I live in the Chattanooga area. What should I do?
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Answered on March 09, 2021
You might try to contact Chattanooga attorneys Donna Mikel or Doug Hamil at 423-541-5400 or Harry Burnette at 423-266-2121. Good luck.
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Legal question about work discrimination.
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Answered on May 30, 2019
Your situation is a legal matter that appears unlawful under the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act of 1994 (USERRA). The...
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Do I have to go talk to my former employer?
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Answered on July 24, 2018
No. You do not have to go talk with her. In fact, if you have any suspicions they might be attempting to say you stole something or did something...
Can an employer take away shift differential pay without letting the employees know?
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Answered on July 20, 2018
Not if you are in a union! If you are, you could file a grievance. If you aren't, any possible avenue of relief will be more difficult to obtain.
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Is it ok to be suspended indefinitely for something that the company has no proof you did?
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Answered on May 14, 2018
Not if you're in a union (in which case you have the rights and protections given by the grievance/arbitration process). Otherwise, unless you have...
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How long is my maternity leave job protected in TN?
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Answered on September 20, 2017
From the situation you describe, your HR manager appears to be confusing federal leave rights under the FMLA with maternity leave rights under...
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Employer violating the NLRA?
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Answered on September 20, 2017
In both union and non-union workplaces, the NLRA protects the rights of individuals to discuss the terms and conditions of their work environment,...
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Can I get fired for a background check
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Answered on April 21, 2017
Generally yes, assuming you work in a private setting and that you are an employee-at-will. However, whether you work in a private or gov't job,...
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