On July 28, 2021, Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms issued an executive order (the “Order”) instituting an indoor mask or facial covering mandate within the city of Atlanta. Additionally, all
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Keshia M. Tiemann
Keshia M. Tiemann focuses her practice on representing management in a wide range of labor and employment law matters. She has represented employers on discrimination, harassment and retaliation claims, FLSA and state wage and hour law matters, and handled restrictive covenants litigation. She regularly drafts employee handbooks, personnel policies, employment agreements as well as non-competition, non-disclosure, and non-solicitation agreements. In addition, her practice includes working closely with, and counseling, employers on various federal, state, and local employment laws, corporate due diligence, and other employee matters.
Employer Considerations for Returning Employees to Work
With the wide availability of COVID-19 vaccines and as COVID-19 cases continue declining, employers face questions as to returning workers safely to the workplace. In making these decisions, companies should…
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Georgia Bill Would Require Employers to Provide Employee Breaks to Pump Breast Milk
On Jan. 29, 2020, Senate Bill 327, known as “Charlotte’s Law,” was introduced in the Georgia General Assembly, requiring employers to provide reasonable breaks for pumping breastmilk. The bill…
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LinkedIn Lockout: Social Media Ownership Wars Wage On
In a highly anticipated case, the Eastern District of Pennsylvania District Court recently held that an individual who creates a LinkedIn account associated with his or her employment owns the…
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Annie Get Your Gun and Bring It to Work: The Impact of Georgia’s “Parking Lot Law” on Employers
In response to the growing number of tragic mass shootings, most recently in Newtown, Connecticut, federal, state and local governments continue grappling with how to address issues of gun control. …
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Checking Your Background Check: Is Your Authorization in Compliance with the FCRA?
Most companies require background checks of their applicants and employees. These background checks are designed to ensure the accuracy of the information that the applicant or employee supplies the…
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