A paycheck is more than a benefit to having a job for most Kentucky residents. For many, a paycheck is a lifeline. It is a means to provide for a worker and their family the things they need to survive. Workers count on their paychecks and wages to live and support...
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Questions employers should avoid during the hiring process
One of the greatest assets that a Kentucky business can invest in is its employees. Finding the right people and retaining them as workers can help a business grow and achieve success. The process of finding the right people for the right work begins during the hiring...
Safety rule enforcement can lead to retaliation claims
Just about any workplace in Kentucky needs safety rules in place. These sorts of standards are particularly important in high-risk industries like healthcare, construction and industry, but really, every work environment has some potential to cause injuries or...
Teacher sues school superintendent for sexual harassment
Public agencies are not generally assumed to be the site of incidents of sexual harassment. Nevertheless, when such incidents occur in a public setting, the matter usually draws intense public scrutiny. This phenomenon is much more intense when the setting is a public...
What is a hostile work environment?
Work environments throughout Kentucky differ with regard to many different factors. Their needs for skilled workers, the jobs their workers perform, and the number of individuals employed can all vary based on the industry of the employer. Despite the many differences...
How can my company defend against retaliation claims?
When an employer takes adverse action against an employee, the employee may disagree with the action taken, and even resent their employer. As a result, the employee may choose to file a retaliation claim against their employer, alleging that the employer’s actions...
What is a wrongful termination?
Getting fired can be devastating for a Kentucky worker. With economic conditions throughout the country unstable and individuals struggling to find work, the loss of a job can cause financial, emotional, and personal stress for an individual. When their termination is...
Protections for whistleblowers
It can be frightening to speak out when doing so could put your job at risk. Fortunately, both state and federal law protect whistleblowers in a number of ways. The policy behind whistleblower laws is relatively simple. The government wants to encourage workers to...
Know how to defend against workplace discrimination claims
Over the last several years, there’s been a lot of focus on workplace discrimination. It’s a very real problem that plagues many workplaces. Yet, given the increased attention on this issue many employees erroneously bring racial discrimination claims against their...
What should be included in an employee handbook?
It is recommended by some that all businesses in Kentucky should have an employee handbook. A comprehensive employee handbook is beneficial to business owners because it gives employees the information that they need to do their job, informs them of benefits available...