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Pam Reeves: Be cautious when traveling with co-workers
Published 6/17/2012 at 4:00 a.m. 1 comment
Geno Auriemma and the U.S. Olympic Committee were sued recently by a female security officer who claims that Auriemma's refusal to allow her to serve on the security team for the London Olympics this year was retaliation for the fact ...
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Pam Reeves: Obesity discrimination can spark employee lawsuits
Published 5/20/2012 at 4:00 a.m. 9 comments
Much has been written recently about the obesity crisis in our world. Some statistics report that more than 30 percent of the Tennessee population is classified as obese.
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Pam Reeves: Employers should know rules when hiring veterans
Published 4/15/2012 at 4:00 a.m. 0 comments
The Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development estimated in 2010 that there were over 530,000 veterans in Tennessee. Many vets still have ongoing military commitments including annual training. Most employers already realize that it isn't easy to take detrimental ...
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Pam Reeves: Businesses should make Twitter policies clear
Published 3/18/2012 at 4:00 a.m. 1 comment
If I walked into a local Chamber of Commerce meeting and asked for a show of hands of all the businesses with Twitter accounts, the number would be a large percentage.
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Pam Reeves: Privacy rights evaporate in public settings
Published 2/18/2012 at 4:00 p.m. 2 comments
We all know that we live in a digital world and that many of our daily activities are easily monitored by many means. Technology certainly has provided law enforcement officials with tools that make their jobs much easier.
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Pam Reeves: State judges at center of regulatory debate
Published 1/14/2012 at 5:00 p.m. 0 comments
There certainly has been a lot of talk in the news lately about judges. Discussions about the judiciary will be even more noticeable now that the legislature has reconvened in Nashville.
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Pam Reeves: Think before you blog
Published 12/18/2011 at 4:00 a.m. 0 comments
It is a good thing that Ebenezer Scrooge lived in the days before the Internet. Can you imagine the horrible things that Bob Cratchit and Tiny Tim could have said about Scrooge in their blogs, especially in the days before ...
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Pam Reeves: Reporting of sexual abuse required by state law
Published 11/20/2011 at 4:00 a.m. 0 comments
Sadly, the Penn State sexual abuse scandal continues as more sordid details emerge. The maddening part is that it appears a number of victims could have been spared if several people had reported their suspicions years ago.
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Pam Reeves: States, courts protecting sexual orientation
Published 10/15/2011 at 4:00 p.m. 2 comments
Chaz Bono may not be the best dancer on "Dancing with the Stars," but his appearance has certainly generated a lot of buzz about issues surrounding transgender people.
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Pam Reeves: EEOC complaint challenges alcohol policy
Published 9/17/2011 at 5:00 p.m. 1 comment
All employers should be aware that the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission is continuing its efforts to attack blanket policies that negatively impact a number of employees.
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Pam Reeves: Economy doesn't justify financial malfeasance
Published 8/21/2011 at 4:00 a.m. 1 comment
There is no doubt that economic times are tough, and if recent events are any indication, things could get worse. That being said, the Tennessee Court of Appeals recently reminded us that tough economic times do not justify financial wrongdoings ...
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Pam Reeves: Starbucks suit shows EEOC trend
Published 7/17/2011 at 12:00 a.m. 1 comment
One of my favorite television shows when I was a child was an episode of "Bonanza" called "Hoss and the Leprechauns." The leprechauns were little people, and the scenes where they climbed on top of themselves and other objects to ...
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Pamela Reeves: Anthony Weiner story offers good lesson
Published 6/19/2011 at 12:00 a.m. 5 comments
I know. We are all tired of Weinergate stories, jokes, and most of all, pictures. The truth is - it isn't just congressmen and NFL athletes who find themselves in trouble when it comes to sexting and emailing suggestive photos.
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Pam Reeves: Review work harassment policies
Published 5/15/2011 at 12:00 a.m. 2 comments
What's worse than having no personnel policies at all? Having them and not following them consistently!
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Pamela Reeves: Couple's luck goes from bad to worse
Published 4/17/2011 at 12:00 a.m. 0 comments
A Nebraska couple must feel that their luck couldn't get any worse. The 8th Circuit Court of Appeals recently held that they were personally responsible for more than $2 million in back payroll taxes that had not been properly paid ...
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