Anne Hunter, Esq. Hunter Employment Law Not every illegal act looks like a pink slip. In Tennessee, pregnancy discrimination often shows up as denied accommodations, schedule changes, or pressure to take unpaid leave. These tactics can violate federal law, including the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act. Key Takeaways The PWFA requires reasonable accommodations for pregnancy, childbirth, and related 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
