Attorney Barbara Moss with Norris & Norris PLC has an extensive background in employment law, representing the employer. She is well known in Nashville for her broad knowledge about the state and federal statutes, as well as court decisions, that govern the relationship between employers and employees. For example, Ms. Moss has counseled many employers about federal statutes such as Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, and the Americans with Disabilities Act (federal statutes), which prohibit discrimination based on an employee’s age, race, ethnicity, citizenship, gender, religion, or disability. In addition Ms. Moss counsels employers about a state law, the Tennessee Human Rights Act, which also prohibits these forms of discrimination.

Ms. Moss is highly skilled in translating the duties and potential liabilities these federal and state laws create to her clients She also provides guidance on other statutes governing employers’ duties on a broad range of topics including employee safety, drug use, pay policies, record keeping, leave policies, treatment of pregnant employees, and many other topics.

She has frequently conducted audits of employment policies and practices. For example, she regularly reviews the employee handbooks and other policies of her clients.

Ms. Moss is often consulted by clients about problem employees who are not performing adequately or who are facing discipline. An employer’s care in making personnel and employee discipline decisions can prevent expensive lawsuits down the road. This is an area where an ounce of prevention is definitely worth a pound of cure!

Ms. Moss also investigates claims of discrimination for employers and makes recommendations to employers about an appropriate response. She has worked with large and small companies, municipalities, banks, credit unions, law offices, nonprofit companies, and many other types of Employers.

It is much wiser to call Ms. Moss now and get her advice, rather than delay and risk costly litigation. Consulting an experienced employment lawyer like Barbara Moss can often prevent or minimize the costs of litigation brought by employees, ex-employees and rejected job applicants.

Litigation over employment law issues can arise in many forums. Often a case begins with the filing of a charge before the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission or the Tennessee Human Rights Commission. A lawyer can help collect evidence and draft a response to the charge.

Cases can also be brought directly in state court and often in federal court. Early and aggressive participation by a lawyer familiar with this area of the law is the key to cost- and time-efficient resolution of these lawsuits.

Barbara Moss has broad experience in representing employers in every forum. In addition to her experience as a litigator, she is certified as a mediator under Tennessee law and mediates primarily employment disputes.

Call attorney Barbara Moss now at Norris & Norris PLC, (615) 627-3959.