LABOR LAWYERS IN KNOXVILLE, TN Labor lawyers most commonly work in or on behalf go unions and union members. They work under relevant statutes and the National Labor Relations Act. This act gives any and every employee the: Right to be free from discrimination and harassment of all types; Right to be free from [...]
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 [...]
LOOKING FOR A LOCAL EMPLOYMENT LAWYER? If you’re looking for an employment lawyer in Knoxville, Nelson Law Group is here for you! Employment lawyers are experts on the federal and state employment laws and can offer great assistance if any of those laws have been violated. We know how stressful it can be to [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
DO I HAVE A WRONGFUL TERMINATION CASE? What is wrongful termination? Wrongful termination is the firing of an employee without cause, when there was evidence that the employee could not be terminated without good cause. When an employee is wrongfully terminated, they may be able to sue for lost wages. An employee can initiate a [...]
HOW CAN AN EMPLOYEE LAWYER HELP YOU? It is easy to forget that workplace discrimination still happens every single day. Whether you know someone that has been affected or you have been discriminated against yourself, you should be informed of the proper action to take to handle your situation. Each situation is different, and [...]
DISABILITY DISCRIMINATION IN THE WORKPLACE We often forget that disability discrimination is something that still happens every single day. While the issue of discrimination against people who have disability accommodations appears most frequently in public locations, it can also arise in the workplace. Disability discrimination can even happen here in Knoxville and the East [...]
