Coming into 2021, our collective hopes and dreams are pinned on better times ahead. For some of us, we look to our state’s legislature and hope they will provide us help and protection, especially the LGBTQ community. And, for those in the LGBTQ community, there have...
Can a worker be fired just because they are gay?
For decades, state and federal laws have protected workers from certain kinds of discrimination in the workplace. The federal Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Kentucky Civil Rights Act and other laws prohibit workplace discrimination on the basis of sex, religion,...
Appealing an unemployment claim denial
Amidst the current health and economic crisis, unemployment insurance claim rates in every state across the country have reached unprecedented levels. In conjunction, unemployment claim denials have also reached disturbing levels. Regardless of the reason, filing an...
Officials adjust UI rules to help laid-off Kentucky employees
Local officials in Kentucky are working to help recently laid-off employees. This comes as unemployment rates skyrocket across the state due to COVID-19. Governor Beshear removes some obstacles In early 2019, Kentucky received more than 1900 unemployment claims. But...
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