J. Christopher Anderson

chrisanderson@littler.com
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Christopher Anderson represents employers in all aspects of employment and labor law, with a focus on employment litigation and employment law counseling and compliance. An accomplished and experienced litigator, Chris represents employers in federal and state courts, arbitrations, and appeals. Chris also focuses a significant portion of his practice advising human resources and executives on day-to-day employee issues and measures to avoid the cost and uncertainty of litigation.  

Chris represents employers in both single-plaintiff and class action employment disputes. He has litigated cases through trial in the jury, non-jury, and arbitration settings, and handles matters requiring emergency injunctive relief. Chris litigates matters across the employment and labor spectrum, with a primary focus on:

  • Discrimination, harassment and retaliation
  • Wage and hour
  • Unfair competition

Chris works with a broad range of national, regional, and local employers and has significant experience representing energy, financial, retail, restaurant, transportation and automotive manufacturing clients in litigation and multi-state compliance issues. Chris assists clients with:

  • Discipline and termination issues
  • Leaves of absence and disability accommodations
  • Wage and hour issues
  • Employee and supervisor training
  • Employment policies and handbooks
  • Executive employment agreements and restrictive covenants
  • Workplace investigations
  • Arbitration for union and non-union employers

Chris speaks to businesses and industry groups regularly on various employment issues that affect their daily operations and long-term strategy.

Credentials & Recognition

Speaking Engagements

Workplace Investigations: The Social Media Impact, Millennials, and the Status of Requiring Confidentiality

  • September 17, 2015
  • Association of Corporate Counsel – Tennessee Chapter

Telecommuting and Other Technological Challenges

  • July 16, 2015
  • Tennessee Banking Association Employment Forum

Additional Thought Leadership

The Legal Challenges of Telecommuting

  • Association of Corporate Counsel North Florida Chapter, Third Quarter Newsletter 2015

State Supreme Court Changes Summary Judgment Rules in Employment Cases

  • October 2010
  • Tennessee Employment Law Letter

The Flood of 2010: Staying Afloat During a Natural Disaster

  • June 2010
  • Tennessee Employment Law Letter

Sixth Circuit: Burden-Shifting Analysis Doesn't Apply to ADEA Cases

  • January 2010
  • Tennessee Employment Law Letter

ADA Amendments do not Apply Retroactively

  • August 2009
  • Tennessee Employment Law Letter

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