Sexual harassment is a serious problem in American workplaces. It can occur between co-workers, bosses and their subordinates, or even employees and independent contractors. In Louisville, men and women can both claim sexual harassment against others and can both be...
Overtime and wage and hour problems in Kentucky
The wages that a person earns at their job make up the pay that they receive for their work. Many Kentucky residents rely on their pay to keep rooves over their heads and food on their tables. Without fair wages for work performed, most people would not be able to...
Understanding wrongful termination
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...
What makes a termination wrongful?
Losing a job is difficult in any circumstances. As a result, workers who have lost their jobs and believe they have been wrongfully terminated should be familiar with what wrongful termination is and their legal rights and protections if it happens to them. Employment...
Negotiating a severance package on your behalf
Owing to the current economic challenges brought about by the ongoing health crisis, the economy has taken a beating and many people are losing their jobs. While its true that Kentucky has employment laws can may be termed employee-friendly, the fact remains that the...
Returning from leave under FMLA: What are the job protections?
Kentucky workers who use the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) will understandably expect that their job will still be available when they have completed their time off and are ready to get back on the job. However, there are times when the employer tries to...
Common types of wage and hour violations
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...
Do you have a wrongful termination claim?
Our readers may be aware that in Kentucky, most employees are employed under “at-will” terms. This means that the employer or the employee can terminate employment for any reason, or no reason. However, as with most areas of the law, there are many exceptions to the...
Kentucky law protects workers from harassment and discrimination
It is the unfortunate fact that not every employment experience is a pleasant one. Sometimes we simply aren’t particularly well-suited for a specific job, and we decide to pursue a better one. However, sometimes work environments are made hostile due to harassment or...
Have you been a target of racial discrimination?
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...