Tennessee Is an At Will Employment State. So what does that mean?
Most people know that Tennessee is a “right to work” or “at will” employment state. However, I am not certain that people always know what that means. In the most basic sense it means that an employee can be fired for a good reason, bad reason or no reason. On that same page, an employee can quit for a good reason, bad reason or no reason. However, that doesn’t mean that there aren’t protections under Federal and Tennessee Employment Laws. It is still illegalt to fire someone for a protected reason such as race, gender, disability, pregnancy, etc. I was recently interviewed on this topic and you can watch it below:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w0DCQq56wdY&list=UU9MLYRK1mnikglrDHEvNxSA&feature=player_detailpage
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Author Bio
Jim Higgins, founder of the Higgins Firm, is a seasoned personal injury attorney with deep roots in Nashville, Tennessee. A 4th generation Nashvillian, Jim carries on the legal legacy of his father, a judge for over 30 years. After graduating from the University of Memphis School of Law, Jim’s career began on the other side of the courtroom, defending insurance companies and learning their tactics for minimizing settlements. However, he soon realized his true calling was fighting for the rights of the injured, and for the past several years, he has exclusively represented plaintiffs in personal injury cases.
Since then, his dedication and skill have earned him membership in the prestigious Million Dollar Advocates Forum, an organization limited to attorneys who have secured million and multi-million dollar verdicts and settlements for their clients. Licensed to practice in Tennessee, Kentucky, and Georgia, Jim focuses on personal injury, product liability, medical malpractice, and workers’ compensation cases. His exceptional work has been recognized by his peers, earning him a spot on the Super Lawyers list from 2021 to 2024, a distinction awarded to only a select group of accomplished attorneys in each state.
