Robert Horton

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Tennessee Supreme Court Holds that Petitioning the State Government is Not Conduct Protected by the Common Law Tort of Retaliatory...

A recent Tennessee Supreme Court decision has addressed a matter of first impression after years of contentious debate regarding employer COVID-19 vaccination policies for employees. Heather Smith (Smith) filed a lawsuit...more

4/8/2025 / At-Will Employment , Constitutional Challenges , Employee Rights , Employment Litigation , First Amendment , Public Policy , Retaliation , Tennessee , Termination

Navigating Tennessee Background Check Laws: A Guide for Employers

Employers in Tennessee face a complex legal landscape when conducting background checks on job applicants. Ensuring compliance with state and federal laws is essential to mitigate legal risks and maintain fair hiring...more

2/28/2025 / Background Checks , Employee Rights , Employer Liability Issues , Employer Responsibilities , Employment Discrimination , Employment Litigation , Employment Policies , Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) , Risk Management , State Labor Laws

Summary of the EEOC’s Final Regulations Implementing the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act

The Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA) became effective on June 27, 2023. On August 11, 2023, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) issued its proposed regulations on the PWFA. After receiving over 100,000...more

4/23/2024 / Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) , Employee Handbooks , Employee Rights , Employees , Employer Liability Issues , Employment Policies , Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) , Final Rules , Labor Reform , New Legislation , Policies and Procedures , Pregnancy , Pregnant Workers Fairness Act , Reasonable Accommodation

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