Do you believe you were wrongfully terminated during the COVID-19 pandemic? Here are some common answers to questions about wrongful termination in the workplace: Can you be fired for refusing to return to work for fear of contacting COVID-19? Under the Occupational Safety and Health Act, you do have the right to refuse to [...]
EMPLOYMENT DISCRIMINATION 101 Employment discrimination can be difficult to pinpoint. In fact, not all workplace discrimination is illegal. If you think you have been a victim of workplace discrimination, our experienced attorneys can help you decide if you have an employment claim. Should I file a lawsuit if I think I have been discriminated against? [...]
Bouncing Back from Wrongful Termination Have you been wrongfully terminated? Wrongful termination is difficult to bounce back from, which is why the lawyers at Nelson Law Group are here to help. When you hire a wrongful termination lawyer in Knoxville, TN, you'll have expert help in building your case and discovering what options you have [...]
Have you been wrongfully terminated, harassed at work, or experienced workplace discrimination? You may need to consult with an employment lawyer. Luckily, the attorneys at Nelson Law Group are experts in employment law and are ready to help you today. What do employment lawyers do? An employment lawyer provides support and advice to you as [...]
ADA VIOLATIONS AND DISABILITY DISCRIMINATION Does your workplace violate the Americans with Disabilities Act? If so, you may want to start searching for disability discrimination lawyers in Knoxville, TN. As a disabled individual, it’s important to know that you have rights in the workplace, and that your own disabilities, whether physical or mental, should not [...]
HOSTILE WORK ENVIRONMENT? EMPLOYMENT LAW ATTORNEYS CAN HELP. As an employee, the type of environment you work in can have a great impact on your ability to perform your duties and do your job well. Unfortunately, many people experience work environments that are unhealthy, and hostile. A hostile work environment is created when any person [...]
RECOVERING FROM WRONGFUL TERMINATION Wrongful termination from your job is not easy to recover from, especially in today’s economy. Luckily, Nelson Law Group has been helping those affected by wrongful termination in Knoxville and the greater East Tennessee area for several years. What is wrongful termination? Wrongful termination can include many circumstances of being [...]
THE BEST DISCRIMINATION LAWYERS Discrimination can have real negative effects on your state of mind, sense of security, and importantly, your employment itself. We here at the Nelson Law Group are expert discrimination lawyers, located in Knoxville TN, and will be able to help you determine if you have faced illegal discrimination and work [...]
WORKPLACE DISCRIMINATION 101 Discrimination is defined as “the unjust or prejudicial treatment of different categories of people or things, especially on the grounds of age, race, or sex.” So what are the different types of workplace discrimination, and how can the attorneys at Nelson Law Group help you with your case? Age Discrimination Age discrimination is [...]
BECAUSE SOMETIMES, AGE DOES MATTERWhat is age discrimination?Age discrimination involves treating someone less favorably due to their age. The Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA) protects workers over the age of 40 from discrimination. The law includes all aspects of age discrimination (firing, hiring, promotions, pay, training, benefits, job assignments, and layoffs).What are some examples [...]
