Tennille Hoover is an attorney with ELS. Using her former experience as an HR director for an employer with over 6000 employees, Tennille provides strategic employment law representation and counseling to complement organizational management and minimize legal liability. Tennille is highly skilled in managing, analyzing, and problem-solving a wide array of HR matters, including employee […]
posted on May 8, 2019 by Chandra Davis
Attorney Tennille Hoover Returns to ELS
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posted on April 15, 2019 by Chandra Davis
Jamala McFadden’s Highlights from The National Diversity & Leadership Conference
The National Diversity Council’s conference last week in Dallas did not disappoint! Keynote speakers President Barack Obama, General Colin Powell and America Ferrera were on point with lessons on leadership, diversity and inclusion and living a good life. It was an absolute pleasure to be included in a speaker lineup that included such heavyweights. I […]
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posted on February 1, 2019 by Chandra Davis
Social Media and Workplace Investigations
You’ve seen social media sites used in criminal investigations, but can they be used in workplace investigations? In most cases, yes. Publicly-posted social media posts can assist in conducting workplace investigations, but employers should proceed with caution. Some states have enacted laws and regulations that limit an employer’s access to their workers’ social media accounts. […]