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Feb 1, 2017

Executive Order Number 13769: Protecting the Nation

James Friauf| Knoxville Law

Executive Order Number 13769: “Protecting the Nation from Foreign Terrorist Entry into the United States” The Executive Order On January 27, 2017 President Donald Trump signed Executive Order Number...

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Sep 23, 2016

Pregnancy and the Workplace: Know Your Rights

James Friauf| Employment Law

The Pregnancy Discrimination Act The Civil Rights Act of 1964 played a major role in promoting equality in the workplace by prohibiting discrimination in employment practices based on “race, color,...

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Aug 22, 2016

What is USERRA and what are my rights under it?

James Friauf| Employment Law

What is USERRA? USERRA stands for the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act. It was passed in 1994 with the purpose of protecting Americans from civilian employment...

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Aug 2, 2016

Am I Disabled Under the ADA?

James Friauf| Employment Law

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Jul 15, 2016

New Overtime Regulations for the Fair Labor Standards Act

James Friauf| Employment Law, Knoxville Law

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Sep 10, 2015

How Much May an Attorney Charge to Handle a Work Comp Case in Tennessee?

James Friauf| Worker's Compensation

Clients are oftentimes hesitant to contact and hire an attorney because they are worried about the cost. Lawyer fees in Tennessee work comp cases are limited by law. Generally, an attorney may not req...
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Sep 10, 2015

Undocumented Workers May Bring Retaliatory Discharge Lawsuits

James Friauf| Knoxville Law, Worker's Compensation

On August 5, the Tennessee Court of Appeals held that (under certain circumstances) an undocumented worker may bring a lawsuit for retaliatory discharge despite his or her immigration and work eligibi...
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Sep 10, 2015

EEOC Releases Enforcement Guidance: Pregnancy Discrimination Act, July 14, 2014

James Friauf| Employment Law

On July 14, EEOC issued it's first significant update to enforcement guidance for the Pregnancy Discrimination Act since 1983. Find out more about this and download the Guidance document....
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Sep 10, 2015

Workers’ Compensation Changes, July 1, 2014

James Friauf| Knoxville Law

Workers' Compensation underwent its first major change in years on July 1, 2014. The rules and procedures applicable to work comp claims are drastically altered from the former law. Find out about the...
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Sep 10, 2015

Tennessee Lawful Employment Act

James Friauf| Knoxville Law

We have received questions recently about the Tennessee Lawful Employment Act. Below is a link to an article Mr. Friauf authored on the subject. Find out more about the subject and visit our official ...
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Sep 10, 2015

Stop Bullying in Knox County Schools – Meeting

James Friauf| Knoxville Law

The Knoxville Police Department is sponsoring a special town hall meeting "Take a Stand Against Bullying" on Thur, Apr 17 from 6-9 PM at South College. I encourage you to attend this event. Find out m...
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Sep 10, 2015

Religious Garb and Grooming: EEOC Releases Guidance

James Friauf| Knoxville Law

Employees sometimes have questions about what religious accommodations their employer must make. This is not only true of requests for schedule alteration to practice their faith. Find out your rights...
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