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Construction Law

We know all the players in the construction process and the different perspectives and interests each bring to the table and into the field. More ›

Labor Relations

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Recent News

January 17, 2012

PRESIDENT OBAMA MAKES “RECESS APPOINTMENTS” TO THE N.L.R.B. - Labor Relations Law

In another highly controversial move, President Obama has acted to fill three vacant seats on the National Labor Relations Board in a manner that bypassed the normal Senate confirmation ... More ›

January 17, 2012

THE N.L.R.B. POSTPONES THE NOTICE POSTING DATE . . . AGAIN! - Labor Relations Law

The National Labor Relations Board’s requirement that covered employers post a notice informing employees of their right to unionize remains the subject of active federal court litigation. More ›

January 13, 2012

New Tennessee Law Requires Employers to Verify Employees AND Non-Employees Whom They Pay for Services - Education Law

Effective January 1, 2012, all Tennessee governmental entities, including school districts, must comply with the “Tennessee Lawful Employment Act,” which requires that employers verify ... More ›

Jackson, Shields, Yeiser & Holt is a nationally known boutique law firm serving employer and institutional interests in the areas of employment, labor relations, construction, and education law.  From offices in centrally located Memphis, Tennessee, our firm has represented both private and public sector clients across the nation.