Employment Law

Employment laws include both Federal and State statutes governing situations in the workplace. Disputes in the area of employment may involve discrimination, sexual harassment and retaliation in the workplace or a hostile work environment. Or the matter in contention might be employee benefits or negotiating severance and employment agreements.

In today’s business climate employees often need legal help, if their rights are in jeopardy. Corporate employers, in many cases, have a legal department or the advice of Human Resource professionals to help defend the company’s position, when employment disputes arise. It stands to reason that you need legal guidance too.

Many employment law issues fall under the category of discrimination. According to the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, areas of employment where discrimination occurs include:

• Hiring and termination
• Compensation, assignment or classification of employees
• Transfer, promotion, layoff and recalls
• Job advertisements
• Recruitment
• Testing
• Use of company facilities
• Training and apprenticeship programs
• Fringe benefits
• Pay, retirement plans, and disability leave

In-depth and comprehensive knowledge of employment law enables, attorney, James R. LaFevor to effectively assist his clients, preserving and protecting their rights in the workplace. Mr. LaFevor represents clients in all aspects of employment law matters in Tennessee involving:

The law firm of James R. LaFevor handles employment law matters in Tennessee State and Federal courts with jurisdiction over legal issues arising in the counties of Knox, Blount, Sevier, Anderson, Grainger, Jefferson and Loudon.

If you have questions about how to protect your rights and resolve a dispute with your employer, call our office at 865-637-6258 to arrange an appointment.