Kelli Haas is proud to represent James and Debbi Whitlock and their car wash businesses growing under Great White Express. The Whitlocks are good people who Kelli now calls friends. There have been crazy highs and lows watching the Whitlock’s businesses grow, and it has all been for the good. James Whitlock was in the […]
The Supreme Court Ruled Against Large Employer Mandatory Vaccine or Testing
THE SUPREME COURT HAS SPOKEN Large employers have been awaiting the decision and it is here. The Supreme Court on Thursday blocked President Joe Biden’s vaccine and testing requirement aimed at large businesses, but it allowed a vaccine mandate for certain health care workers to go into effect nationwide. Employers who had decided to not […]
President Biden Vaccine Mandate Halted
On Friday, a U.S. appeals court upheld the decision to put a hold on the federal order by President Biden for companies with 100 workers or more to require COVID-19 vaccines. The Court rejected a challenge by President Biden’s administration. This comes after many states have begun passing anti-vaccine discrimination laws. The order does not […]
FLORIDA EMPLOYERS TAKE NOTE OF INCREASED MINIMUM WAGE
UPDATES FROM KHA’S FLORIDA OFFICE – Florida Minimum Wage Jumps to $10 at End of Month At the end September 2021, Florida employees will see a substantial increase to the state’s minimum wage – and the increases will continue for the next five years. Effective September 30, 2021, the hourly minimum wage Florida employers have […]
FEDERAL VACCINATION AND TESTING MANDATES MONITORED
FEDERAL VACCINATION AND TESTING MANDATES Employers are now debating mandatory vaccination and testing for their employees. It is a balance between safety and legal rights for their employees and best business practices. President Biden’s executive order requires vaccinations for all federal employees and those working at healthcare facilities that receive Medicare and Medicaid. Private companies, […]
KHA’S FLORIDA OFFICE HELPS TENNESSEE CLIENTS
KELLI HAAS LOVES HELPING TENNESSEE CLIENTS WITH FLORIDA INTERESTS It’s no secret Kelli Haas loves practicing in both her Brentwood, Tennessee and Sandestin, Florida offices. Kelli was first licensed in Florida and has formed her law practice to be able to practice from both offices. A growing trend that Kelli loves is helping her Tennessee […]
MANDATORY VACCINATIONS IN EMPLOYMENT LAW
KHA’s business/employer clients have asked whether they can require employees to be vaccinated for COVID-19. Employers have an obligation to ensure that their employees have a healthy and safe work environment. Failing to do so could lead to an employee complaint or lawsuit against the company. Can an employer require employees to be vaccinated? The […]
GOVERNOR LEE LIFTS BAN ON SCHOOL SPORTS EFFECTIVE FEB 1
SCHOOL SPORTS BAN LIFTED AS OF FEBRUARY 1, 2021 With the decline in COVID cases in Tennessee, Governor Lee lifts the ban on school sports attendance so that more than immediate family can attend school sports. This is great news for cheer, dance, friends, and family. Thank you Governor Lee. We are here to help […]
SECOND ROUND PPP BEING RELEASED NEXT WEEK
If you applied for the first round of the PaycheckProtection Program, you may be entitled to apply for, and receive funds, for the second round. You need to show a 25% reduction in net income for at least one quarter in 2020. Gather your information, contact your financial institution that processed your first PPP, and […]
The Tennessee Supreme Court and Governor Issue New Covid Orders
SUPREME COURT UPDATED ORDER The Tennessee Supreme Court has issued an updated order governing court practices during the pandemic as follows: (1) The suspension of all jury trials is extended through the close of business on Friday, February 26, 2021, subject only to exceptions which may be granted by the Chief Justice on a case-by-case […]
