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International employment law — Tennessee

In a shrinking world and expanding marketplace, a growing number of United States employers are encountering international employment law issues. Whether employing Americans in workplaces abroad, partnering with foreign entities abroad, or employing foreigners at home, employers must determine which U.S., foreign, or combination of laws apply to their specific situations. This chapter outlines developing issues facing U.S. employers in a globalized economy. Employers who fail to conduct proper due diligence into international employment law issues may face severe sanctions resulting in fines and the possibility of incarceration, and even potential business failure. This chapter briefly addresses various issues to demonstrate the variety of laws that may arise. Employers are strongly advised to seek legal counsel for specific advice.

Considerations for U.S. companies when employing U.S. citizens abroad

American companies employing U.S. citizens abroad are subject to some of the same federal anti-discrimination laws as domestic employers. While the foreign workplace was once seen as a haven from federal employment laws, the Supreme Court has ruled that federal statutes may be applied extraterritorially if specifically mandated within the statute. In 1991 Congress amended Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964...


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