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You need your job, so getting fired for no reason may be a confusing and enraging experience, especially if you did not see it coming at all. Tennessee is an employment-at-will state, which means that employers can often fire without an explanation for the employee....
When someone owes your company money, you may have to make concerted efforts to compel them to repay you. While most people will make timely payments, not everyone takes on a debt with the intention to repay it in full. Unfortunately, it is common for individuals with...
If you have been watching the news, then you may be aware of the whistleblowers who have come forward to discuss the social media giant Facebook. Whistleblowers have come forward to discuss the platform’s impact on children and how it has influenced the very democracy...
Job applicants have long suspected that racial discrimination has played a role in their lack of being hired by certain companies. Now, a recent study lends some support to that argument. More than 100 Fortune 500 companies received an estimated 84,000 bogus job...
Maybe your boss said some very inappropriate things to you during your most recent performance review. They may have implied or outright stated that they expected sexual favors if you wanted a raise or a promotion. Perhaps you recently transferred to a new department...
Planning for retirement often involves setting a little of money aside out of every paycheck. You also probably need to occasionally look at your savings and re-evaluate your retirement plan. As you get closer to retirement, long-term planning also becomes important....
When developing any type of business contract an organization will take steps to protect itself. Whether it is the creation of strong vendor contracts or comprehensive employment agreements, the business will slant the terms of the contract in their favor. This is...
Your workplace is supposed to be a safe environment. If you go to work and have to put up with someone who is sexually harassing you or discriminating against you, then you should speak up and discuss the issue with your employer, supervisor or human resources...
You love your parents, but you know that they are getting older. Your mother’s memory is not what it used to be, and your father’s physical health is not good. You know that you can petition to take on conservatorship or guardianship of your parents, but you don’t...
In Tennessee, both grandparents and stepparents may have a right to adopt a child depending on their circumstances. To adopt a child in Tennessee, a person has to be over the age of 18 and live in the state for at least six consecutive months in most cases. Usually,...
