What is the Law Regarding Employment in Shelby County?

Employees, employers and independent contractors in Shelby County are controlled by employment law. Employment issues that are controlled by these laws include hiring policies, wage amounts, and termination procedures. Both employees and employers must have knowledge of the Shelby County employment laws.

"At-Will" vs. Contract Employment Terms

"At-will" employment is the most common type of employment, but in some cases there may be an employment contract guaranteeing payments for six months to a year. "At-will" employers or employees can end the employment at any given time, if the reasons are not illegal. Laws of both the state and federal government decide which employment terms are valid and enforceable should there be a contract between the Shelby County employee and employer.

Anti-Discrimination laws in Shelby County

Laws that make discrimination illegal at all stages of employment including hiring, wages, and termination policies, all apply to Shelby County citizens. Shelby County residents must follow laws which prohibit employer discrimination against members of different classes. These classes include age, gender, race, religion, disability, and national origin.

Discrimination claims can generally be heard in front of an administrative agency such as the EEOC. Some attorneys specialize in the field of discrimination claims.