When public and private employers encounter potentially volatile or protracted employee, or union disputes that have the capacity to interfere with the smooth operation of their business, they contact Mark Peters. A seasoned and creative problem-solver, Mark works with employers to help manage their workforce and resolve disputes through the most appropriate and cost-efficient means-either through litigation or alternative dispute resolution.
Employers in the healthcare, manufacturing, professional sports and other industries rely on Mark for counsel in relation to a wide range of federal and state labor and employment laws, including:
· Age Discrimination Employment Act (ADEA)
· American with Disabilities Act (ADA)
· Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)
· Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
· National Labor Relations Act (NLRA)
· Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964
Mark has an intimate knowledge of the healthcare industry. Nationwide operators in the healthcare industry engage Mark to design and assist with the implementation of mandatory alternative dispute resolution programs.
Mark frequently speaks on labor and employment issues and is a regular guest speaker at American Health Lawyers Association seminars.
Professional
· Member, Nashville, Tennessee and American Bar Associations
· Member, Society for Human Resource Management (National, Nashville, Highland Rim Chapters)
· Legislative Chair, Society for Human Resource Management, Middle Tennessee
· Member, American Health Lawyers Association and its Labor and Employment and Long Term Care, Senior Housing, In-Home Care, and Rehabilitation Practice Groups
· Alumnus, Harry Phillips American Inn of Court
· Frequent lecturer on various employment law issues
Community
· Member, Board of Directors of Urban League of Middle Tennessee
· Member, Board of Directors, Health Assist Tennessee
· Alumnus, Frist Foundation Young Leader's Council