Many employees in Kentucky who are unhappy in their jobs are reluctant to quit because they worry that the employer will withhold their last pay check or make deductions that will significantly reduce the amount of net pay. Fortunately, the laws of Kentucky carefully...
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When can an employer be sued for wrongful termination?
Most employers in Kentucky want to provide a safe and productive work environment for their employees. However, sometimes incidents come up following the discipline of an employee especially if the employee is ultimately terminated. Depending on the circumstances...
The misclassification of workers can lead to overtime snafus
Those working in healthcare have been and continue to be the heroes we needed in Kentucky over the past 18 months and moving into the future. It is not only doctors and nurses that provide essential healthcare services. Healthcare aides play an essential role in any...
Have you engaged in disparate impact discrimination?
Sometimes workplace discrimination is so blatant that it’s unbelievable. But this isn’t always the case. In fact, in a lot of instances, discrimination is cloaked in justifications that may seem appropriate at first glance. This is the situation with disparate impact...
Approaching the topic of risk assessment as an employer
Businesses and organizations of all kinds in Lexington typically address legal concerns on a regular basis. From contracts to corporate structure, financial issues to regulatory compliance – it can oftentimes seem like there is no end to legal issues. However, as...
Protections and preventions against workplace retaliation
In certain situations, it is illegal for employers to take certain actions against employees or job applicants which may be considered unlawful retaliation. It is helpful for both employers and employees to be familiar with what is considered workplace retaliation and...
How employers can resolve discrimination charges easier
As an employer, receiving a discrimination charge from the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission can be scary and demoralizing. But, there are ways of resolving that charge much easier as there are several voluntary processes that can save money, effort and, most...
Can employers get away with discrimination based on religion?
A person’s faith is deeply connected to their sense of self. It’s often seen as a core part of their identity. For this reason, experiencing discrimination because of your religion is a traumatic, distressing experience. Thankfully, Federal Employment Law prohibits...
Beware the signs of age discrimination
A lot of people think that as they get older and more experienced their employer will value them more. While that’s the case in some circumstances, the truth is that a lot of employers try to push out older employees for one reason or another. These employers might...
Steps for building your sexual harassment claim
Despite recent efforts in prevention, sexual harassment continues to be a problem in the land of bourbon and horses. It can have serious implications for workers, too. Far too often, those who work in the healthcare and retail industries are subjected to not only...