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Hot Topic: 2000 Legislative Session Paves Way For E-Commerce, Ralph Cross, Al Major
Hot Topic: 2000 Legislative Session Paves Way For E-Commerce, Ralph Cross, Al Major
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Action taken by the Tennessee General Assembly during the 2000 legislative session revised methods by which state and local governments may conduct business electronically and collect money.
Hot Topic: Legislation Affecting Human Resources, Richard Stokes
Hot Topic: Legislation Affecting Human Resources, Richard Stokes
MTAS Publications: Hot Topics
During the 2000 legislative session, the Tennessee General Assembly passed two public acts that affect the area of human resources. The first, Chapter No. 693, allows cities and counties to conduct background investigations and require fingerprint samples before employment with the organization. The second, Chapter No. 888, amends the waiting period for unemployment compensation.
Hot Topic: Public Acts Affecting Cities, Dennis Huffer
Hot Topic: Public Acts Affecting Cities, Dennis Huffer
MTAS Publications: Hot Topics
The 1999 Tennessee General Assembly passed into law several acts that affect Tennessee municipalities. This Hot Topic summarizes some of these acts.
Hot Topic: Public Acts Affecting Cities, Dennis Huffer
Hot Topic: Public Acts Affecting Cities, Dennis Huffer
MTAS Publications: Hot Topics
The 1998 Tennessee General Assembly passed into law several acts that affect Tennessee municipalities. This Hot Topic summarizes some of these acts.
Hot Topic: Second Phase Of Minimum Wage Increase, Richard Stokes
Hot Topic: Second Phase Of Minimum Wage Increase, Richard Stokes
MTAS Publications: Hot Topics
Included in the Small Business Protection Act of 1996 (P. L. 104-188) was a two-phase increase in the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) minimum wage. The second phase of the minimum wage increase went into effect of September 1, 1997. Under the act, employees, unless specifically exempt, must receive a minimum wage no less than $5 .15 per hour for all hours worked.
Hot Topic: Public Acts Affecting Cities, Dennis Huffer
Hot Topic: Public Acts Affecting Cities, Dennis Huffer
MTAS Publications: Hot Topics
The recently concluded session of the Tennessee General Assembly resulted in several measures that affect municipalities in the state. This Hot Topic summarizes some of these acts. However, do not rely solely on these summaries before giving advice or taking action. Refer to the act itself.
Hot Topic: New Minimum Wage Set, Richard Stokes
Hot Topic: New Minimum Wage Set, Richard Stokes
MTAS Publications: Hot Topics
President Bill Clinton signed into law the Small Business Job Protection Act of 1996. The bill contains several amendments affecting government employees. Among them are the Minimum Wage Increase Act of 1996 and the Fair Labor Standards Act Amendment of 1996. (FLSA) The Small Business Job Protection Act also provides an extension of the Employer-Provided Educational Assistance Programs.
Hot Topic: New Domestic Abuse Statute Mandates Arrests In Domestic Abuse Situations, Rex Barton
Hot Topic: New Domestic Abuse Statute Mandates Arrests In Domestic Abuse Situations, Rex Barton
MTAS Publications: Hot Topics
The legislature intends that the official response to domestic abuse stresses enforcing the laws to protect the victim. Therefore, after July 1, 1995, the preferred response in a domestic abuse case is to arrest the primary aggressor, according to Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 36, Chapter 3, Part 6.
Hot Topic: Public Acts Affecting Cities, Todd Moore
Hot Topic: Public Acts Affecting Cities, Todd Moore
MTAS Publications: Hot Topics
The recently concluded session of the Tennessee General Assembly resulted in several measures passing that affect municipalities in the state. This Hot Topic summarizes some of these acts. However, do not rely solely on these summaries before giving advice or taking action. Refer to the act itself Next month, MTAS will publish the complete 1995 Summary of Public Acts.