NFL ANTHEM PROTESTS SPARK FREE SPEECH DEBATE The movement first started with former San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick taking a knee to protest police brutality. Now the movement is growing as players protest President Trump’s call to fire anyone who doesn’t stand during the national anthem. As nearly 200 NFL players kneeled or locked arms on the field this … Read More
LT Hosts Annual Employment Seminar
LT Nashville presented its annual Employment Law Seminar on December 11 to HR professionals. The seminar was held at Hillwood Country Club in Nashville and was co-sponsored by the Crow Friedman Group. Emily Mack spoke on the topic “How to Conduct a Workplace Investigation.” Jason Pannu spoke on “Misclassification of Employees and New Federal Statutes.” Susan Carey lectured on “Navigating … Read More
Religious Accommodation: Abercrombie Shows Where It’s Headed by Chris McCarty
This piece should educate readers on the growing need to allow for religious accommodations at work, but I need to begin with a related confession: I hate Abercrombie & Fitch. When strolling through West Town Mall, I always shook my head at the Abercrombie store. Nothing made me feel older or lamer. Shirtless kids stood awkwardly at the entrance. Music … Read More