When you get a job in Kentucky, your employer can't pay you less than minimum wage. They also have to compensate you for overtime. Even if your employer tells you something different, you could file a complaint if they don't give you fair compensation. What happens if...

Like many states, Kentucky had trouble rolling out unemployment insurance payments to everyone who qualified in 2020. Recently, the state auditor testified to the state General Assembly about some of the issues that have plagued the UI system. These problems have had...

If you lose your job in the state of Kentucky, you'll need to figure out a way to support yourself before you find another job. Fortunately, qualified individuals can apply for unemployment insurance that replaces their paycheck while they search the job market....

If you have recently lost your job, you may wonder if there are any legal actions you can take against your former employer. In many cases, the employer has all the power concerning termination of employment, but there are instances where wrongful termination can play...

A former middle school principal in Kentucky is suing school officials over claims of discrimination and harassment. According to the former principal, the harassment was so severe that it finally led her to quit her job out of frustration. She alleged that she was...

No one likes to lose a job unexpectedly, and people finding themselves out of work in Kentucky over perceived wrongful termination might feel slighted and angry. The income and reputation loss may lead some to consider civil litigation. In such cases, the firing does...

An employee who has been wrongfully terminated has legal protections and rights. However, it may not be clear what is and is not wrongful termination. While employers can terminate at-will employees without reason and at any time, there are some kinds of terminations...

Kentucky employers may be unfamiliar with all the nuances of employment law, and violations of wage and hour laws will likely increase as businesses struggle to survive and turn a profit in 2020. Among the vulnerable industries is the restaurant industry. Overtime pay...

Some employees in the Louisville, Kentucky, area may have experienced discrimination in the workplace. Workers at all levels of employment may face discrimination during their careers, and discrimination could happen to people of all ages. A 16-year-old Indiana...