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Provided by Mark W. Peters
A seasoned and creative problem-solver, Mark Peters represents employers in litigation and day-to-day advice and counseling. He combines a focus on results with a client-centric approach. Through his extensive work with providers in acute care, behavioral health, long term care, home health and dialysis, healthcare employers rely upon Mark's experience to solve their employment issues and disputes with non-clinical and clinical staff - including physicians - creatively, efficiently and effectively.
Mark works with employers to help manage their workforces and resolve disputes through the most appropriate and cost-efficient means - either through negotiation, litigation, or alternative dispute resolution. He has significant jury trial and arbitration success in employment discrimination, retaliatory discharge and harassment cases. He also advocates for employers in matters involving wage and hour collective and class actions, the FMLA, Section 806 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act, trade secrets and restrictive covenants, ERISA claims, unfair labor practices and union negotiations. Additionally, Mark is experienced in successfully developing and implementing mandatory alternative dispute resolution programs.
Mark has authored numerous articles in national publications and regularly speaks on employment issues throughout the country. Mark is active in the American Health Law Association, previously serving for six years as a Vice Chair of the Labor and Employment practice group.
Member, Nashville, Tennessee and American Bar Associations
American Health Law Association, Labor and Employment Group member (Past Vice Chair)
Society for Human Resource Management, Middle Tennessee (Past Board Member, Legislative and Legal Chair)
Alumnus, Harry Phillips American Inn of Court
Member, Society for Human Resource Management (National, Nashville Chapters)
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Mark Peters practices in Nashville and is an expert at defending management clients against large-scale employment claims. He frequently acts for healthcare companies, and his experience also covers ERISA litigation.
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The Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) and the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act), are, collectively, the largest aid package ever passed and intended to address the economic fallout of the 2020 coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic in the United States.
How to document leave requests and tax credits under the FFRCA
While the Families First Act creates paid leave obligations for employers, companies are able to apply for relief through applicable tax credits.
FFCRA: A practical primer of what employers need to know
The DOL issued "temporary regulations" to interpret and enforce the landmark legislation passed by Congress.
FFCRA: A practical primer of what employers need to know
The DOL issued "temporary regulations" to interpret and enforce the landmark legislation passed by Congress.
DOL issues temporary FFCRA regulations
The most important takeaways from the DOL regulations implementing FFCRA.
COVID-19-related HR & Labor Law Considerations
Four Waller attorneys discuss COVID-19, its impact on businesses and implicated labor laws.
CARES Act includes $250 billion for unemployment benefits
Senate allocates $250 billion in unemployment benefits for workers directly impacted by COVID-19.
Companies can tap into payroll tax credits for coronavirus-related leave
Small and midsize employers can use two new refundable payroll tax credits for the cost of providing coronavirus-related leave to employees.
Considering layoffs? CARES Act could offer a lifeline instead
Businesses covered by the CARES Act and who are planning to make large-scale layoffs might consider pressing pause.
Digging deeper into the Families First Act: FAQ for employers
Here are answers to some of the frequently asked questions regarding the new Families First Act.
Families First Coronavirus Response Act FAQ for employers
As employers, you've got questions about the Families First Act. This FAQ is designed to help you.
Coronavirus (COVID-19): The role of healthcare employers
Healthcare employees are currently the most likely to be exposed to the disease in the United States.
Coronavirus (COVID-19): Occupational Safety and Health Administration FAQ
OSHA has endorsed the interim guidance issued by the CDC as procedures or dealing with the threat from COVID-19.
Coronavirus (COVID-19): Healthcare Employers FAQ
While OSHA has said "most are not at significant risk," it has identified industries that may be at elevated risk.
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In this strange new world, what can employers do to protect their workers and businesses?
