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As an increasing number of employees are assuming caregiving responsibilities (or have had it thrust on them), a new category of discrimination has emerged called family responsibility discrimination. Although there is no federal law expressly prohibiting discrimination against caregivers, employees are bringing such claims under existing statutes such as the ADA and FMLA. This article provides examples of such claims and tips for employers.

The new health care reform law contains a provision that will affect employers immediately. The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act amended the FLSA to include significant new requirements for employers regarding nursing mothers at work. This article discusses those requirements.

The recently enacted health care reform legislation, the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA), contains important amendments to the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) prohibiting discrimination and retaliation by employers against "whistleblowing" employees.

This edition of the West Tennessee Physicians Law Alert covers the Health Reform Act. It contains information about what physicians may need to know. Check it out here.

Many employers believe that they can't track the attendance and punctuality of exempt employees or find it a difficult task to implement. This article provides tips for employers in monitoring and disciplining exempt employees for attendance and punctuality deficiencies. Check it out here.

As social media continues to make its mark on society and our interaction with each, employers should be aware of the potential legal risks associated with their employee's use of social media. This article will discuss some of the issues employers face and recommendations for implementing a social media policy. Check it out here.

The following topic is covered in this newsletter: Recent Amendments to Tennessee's Medical Malpractice Statues View Medical Malpractice Newsletter here.

The following topics are covered in this newsletter: He Said, She Said: The Importance of Preserving Recorded Statements UM Set-Offs: You're Not Seeing Double View Tort and Insurance Newsletter here.

This Employment Law Alert contains: Worker's Compensation Update: Benefits Available To Unathorized Workers Before Purchasing Other Companies, Employers Should Consider Past Workers' Compensation Claims View the Employment Law Alert here.

The following topics are covered in this newsletter: New Reporting Requirement for Controlled Substances General Assembly Limits Confidentiality for Workers' Compensation Claims Medicare Retrospective Billing Limitations REMINDER: CMS Precludes “Per-click” and “Percentage-based” Compensation View Physicians Law Alert here.

The following topics are covered in this newsletter: Will there be Estate Tax Reform? What will it look like? View Estate Planning Newsletter here.

The following topics are covered in this newsletter: Tennessee Legislature Amends Exempton For Franchise and Exercise Tax View Estate Planning Newsletter here.

The following topics are covered in this newsletter: What Is The Tennessee Long-Term Care Partnership? View Estate Planning Newsletter here.

The following topics are covered in this newsletter: Don't Fall Into the Hospital Lien Trap - Court of Appeals Decision Requires Close Analysis Tennessee Supreme Court Reverses Favorable Ruling for Insurers and Holds That Initiation of Foreclosure Proceedings Does Not Constitude Increased Risk of Loss or Hazard Tennessee Supreme Court Holds Insurance Coverage Information Not Discoverable -- At Least for Now View ...

This Employment Law Alert contains: Don't Get Bitten By The New "Cobra" Supreme Court Expands Employer Liability for Retaliation Under Title VII View the Employment Law Alert here.

In the case of Poss v. Turner, the Tennessee Court of Appeals dealt with the issue of the legal effect of when a parent transfers money to a child. Mrs. Turner, the decedent, was the payee on a check for $16,000.00. She endorsed it and gave it to her son, Charles Turner, who also endorsed it and deposited it into an account at the Circuit Court Clerk’s Office to pay a delinquent judgment against him for child support arrearage. When Mrs. Turner died, the Executrix of her Estate sued Charles ...

This Banking Law Alert contains: Foreclosure Notice Requirements Notice to Insurance Company of Foreclosure Introducing the Healthcare Practice Group View the Banking Law Alert here.

In continuing with the basic estate and financial planning tips I pointed out in my January, 2009 Newsletter, I point out some additional things to consider: 1. Businesses owned by more than one individual (not in a family) should be sure and have a working understanding of and a knowledge of how business succession will be handled. Business owners should consider buy-sell arrangements, funding for buy-sell arrangements, and any restrictions on the operating business if the ...

As we enter a new year, it is a good time to take stock of estate planning and financial positions. In this letter and the next newsletter, I will point out several things that people should consider regarding their personal situation. 1. Naming Successor Attorneys-In-Fact, Executors, Trustees, and Guardian. Many people spend the time to do estate planning documents such as Durable Powers Of Attorney, Advance Directives For Health Care, Health Care Powers Of Attorney, Wills, and ...

The following topics are covered in this newsletter: Tennessee Supreme Court Expands Potential Liability for Claims of Negligent Infliction of Emotional Distress Handling Information Requests From Other Insurers View Tort and Insurance Newsletter here.