Most Tennessee employees do not think much about at-will employment until they are fired. When that happens, the explanation often feels incomplete or unsatisfying. People are told Tennessee is an at-will state, but they are rarely told what that actually means in real workplaces. The result is confusion, frustration, and a lingering sense that something about the termination was not right. That reaction is Read More
Quid Pro Quo Sexual Harassment in Tennessee: Why One Incident Can Be Enough
Disclaimer: This information is for general education and is not legal advice. Employment-law deadlines in Tennessee can be short. Do not wait. If you believe your rights were violated, request a confidential case evaluation using our secure form so we can assess your options. If your boss has ever hinted that you’d get better hours, a raise, or a promotion if you “were nicer” to them, or threatened your job after Read More
Pregnancy Discrimination Isn’t Always Obvious, But It Is Still Illegal
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
Generational Differences in the Workplace: A Mediator’s Perspective from Tennessee
Workplaces today are more multigenerational than ever. From Baby Boomers and Gen X to Millennials and Gen Z, each group brings distinct communication styles, values, and expectations. At Hunter Employment Law, we see this diversity play out not only in disputes—but in how those disputes get resolved. As a Tennessee employment attorney and certified Rule 31 mediator, Anne Hunter uses a trauma-informed approach that Read More
Denied Accommodations at Work? Your ADA Rights in Tennessee
If you’ve been denied workplace accommodations after a medical diagnosis or injury, you’re not alone—and you may have legal options. The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) protects employees in Tennessee and across the U.S. from discrimination based on disability and gives them the right to reasonable accommodations that allow them to do their jobs. At Hunter Employment Law, we routinely represent workers Read More
What the Ames Supreme Court Decision Means for Tennessee Workers
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
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
