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Hillary Klein

Company executives with workplace difficulties turn to Hillary for strategic guidance in employment litigation and counseling. She spends a large portion of her time providing representation to numerous other clients in the industry, including other food manufacturers, grocery establishments and restaurants. Hillary’s experience includes labor arbitrations and employment-related litigation regarding Title VII, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA), the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), and Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).

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With the passage of the new federal tax bill on July 4, 2025, unofficially referred to as the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA), employers and employees in overtime-heavy and tipped industries face new opportunities and responsibilities. Below are some key highlights of what employers need to know to better prepare for the changes.

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On July 1, 2025, Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti announced the launch of the Civil Rights Enforcement Division (CRED), a newly established unit within the Attorney General’s Office. This significant structural change follows the Tennessee General Assembly’s decision to dissolve the Tennessee Human Rights Commission (THRC) and transfer its responsibilities to the Attorney General’s Office. CRED is now the primary body responsible for enforcing the Tennessee Human Rights Act and Tennessee Disability Act and accepts discrimination complaints in employment, housing, public accommodation, and education.

Below, we summarize the key changes, discuss the impact on employers, outline the new charge process, and preview the potential of similar trends in other states.