In a unanimous 9-0 decision, the U.S. Supreme Court recently ruled in favor of the worker in Ames v. Ohio Department of Youth Services, a case that significantly strengthens employee rights under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act. While the ruling focused on a narrow procedural issue, its impact is powerful and promising for employees facing workplace discrimination in Tennessee and across the country. Here’s what Read More
Know Your Rights: LGBTQIA+ Discrimination in the Tennessee Workplace
By Anne Hunter, Founding Attorney, Hunter Law Firm Every employee deserves to feel safe, respected, and protected at work — regardless of their sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression. But for many LGBTQIA+ workers in Tennessee, workplace discrimination is still a harsh reality. At Hunter Law Firm, we regularly hear from individuals who’ve experienced harassment, demotion, or even Read More
From Bourbon to the Bench: What a Louisville CLE Taught Me About Fighting for Workplace Justice
By Anne Hunter, Founding Attorney, Hunter Law Firm I recently had the chance to step away from the courtroom and attend the Urban Bourbon CLE in Louisville—an event that blended legal education, professional insight, and a surprisingly profound history lesson in bourbon law. At first glance, a CLE with “bourbon” in the title might seem worlds away from the work we do every day at Hunter Employment Law. But as I Read More
What the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act Means for You in Tennessee
If you’re pregnant and working in Tennessee, you have stronger protections than ever before—thanks to a federal law called the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA). Effective as of June 27, 2023, the PWFA requires most employers to provide reasonable accommodations for pregnancy-related conditions. That includes temporary job changes, schedule adjustments, and other support that allows you to keep working safely and Read More
How Does the Law Define a Hostile Work Environment?
Do you work in a hostile work environment? The truth is many people unfortunately do, but there are legal guidelines that help us clearly define what a hostile work environment truly is—and it’s not just having a horrible boss. This has been a hot topic of discussion in recent months in the wake of the Blake Lively It Ends With Us case. The case has opened some people’s eyes to the inappropriate and unacceptable Read More
Are You Owed Privacy in the Workplace?
Privacy is on everyone’s minds today. With evolving technology and exposure of sensitive and private personal information coming from a number of different angles, the least you can expect is respect and privacy in the workplace. But, what happens when that privacy is violated? Privacy can be violated in the workplace in a number of different ways. You work hard for your paycheck and deserve the respect to come to Read More
Leveraging Our Values as a Firm Allow Us to Serve Our Clients Better
No matter the legal challenges and circumstances you face, you deserve to be heard and represented in a way that allows you to make informed decisions about your life. There are thousands of law firms out there to choose from, but the list quickly narrows as you look for firms that have experience in your specific area of need and who understand the law at a level necessary to resolve your case. So, how do you choose Read More
Your Story of Sexual Harassment Deserves to be Heard, Regardless of Your Case Status
Sexual harassment is a serious issue—in the workplace, in public, in the home, and wherever it is experienced. In the context of the workplace, it’s an extra layer of violation when someone is violating your own body and peace of mind when you’re working to make a living and advance in your career. That determination is something we should all strive to achieve, and those who get in the way deserve to be held Read More
How Hunter Law Firm is Utilizing AI to Make Our Legal Services Better
Artificial intelligence has sparked extensive and important conversations across the legal world, raising questions about its role in both professional and personal lives. We see and understand the many concerns the people of Tennessee and beyond have about the sudden surge in AI use. Our team believes it’s important to tread carefully and truly grasp the legal, moral, and personal implications of new tools and Read More
How Title IX Protects Students and Staff on College Campuses
When most people think about Title IX, their minds go to women’s athletics. It's the aspect of the law that is most often highlighted, ensuring equal opportunities in sports for women in educational institutions. However, there's another critically important part of Title IX that deserves just as much attention: This law also serves as a powerful tool to protect victims of sexual assault or sexual harassment on Read More
