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Can my employer fire me for no reason?
On Behalf of Spragins, Barnett & Cobb, PLC | Dec 3, 2021 | Employment Law
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....
Facebook whistleblower case causes Zuckerberg to break silence
On Behalf of Spragins, Barnett & Cobb, PLC | Oct 6, 2021 | Employment Law
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...
Study: Systemic racism exists for certain job applicants
On Behalf of Spragins, Barnett & Cobb, PLC | Aug 19, 2021 | Employment Law
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...
Do I have grounds for a sexual harassment lawsuit?
On Behalf of Spragins, Barnett & Cobb, PLC | Aug 6, 2021 | Employment Law
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...
Can a restrictive covenant be too restrictive?
On Behalf of Spragins, Barnett & Cobb, PLC | Jun 4, 2021 | Employment Law
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...
Can you sue over harassment in the workplace?
On Behalf of Spragins, Barnett & Cobb, PLC | May 24, 2021 | Employment Law
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...
Can I sue my employer for wrongful termination in an at-will employment state?
On Behalf of Spragins, Barnett & Cobb, PLC | Dec 24, 2020 | Employment Law
Most workers expect to keep their jobs with their company as long as they show up on time and do their work properly. There are rare instances, however, in which an employee does what they're supposed to and still loses their job. The at-will employment doctrine...
Can an employee be fired for refusing to work overtime?
On Behalf of Spragins, Barnett & Cobb, PLC | Dec 1, 2020 | Employment Law
You’re at work, at the end of an eight-hour shift and a 40-hour workweek, when your boss comes up to your desk. They know that it’s Friday and you’re just looking forward to going home, but a major project did not get finished on time. They think that it has two or...
You have the right to take time off work to care for your family
On Behalf of Spragins, Barnett & Cobb, PLC | Oct 27, 2020 | Employment Law
Attendance is a key metric for how employers evaluate the usefulness and reliability of their employees. You have probably spent a career building up an excellent reputation as someone dependable by showing up to work on time every day. Unfortunately, life doesn't...
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