Bartenders and servers in Kentucky’s hospitality industry rely on tips. Unfortunately, Kentucky’s wage and hour laws governing tips are outdated and not especially generous. Tip wage Kentucky’s tipped minimum wage rate is currently $2.13 per hour and is not based upon...
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Retaliation for reporting sexual harassment may warrant a lawsuit
One of the most common workplaces for sexual harassment in Kentucky is the health care industry. This can impact anyone whether they are an administrative employee, a nurse, a doctor, emergency personnel and even people in management. Harassing behaviors include...
Three exceptions to “at-will” termination in Kentucky
In Kentucky, in the absence of an employment contract or collective bargaining agreement, employees are considered to be “at-will” meaning that employers have the right to fire employees for any reason or no reason at all, and likewise employees can quit their jobs at...
Two types of sexual harassment in the workplace
Unfortunately, not every workplace in Kentucky is free of sexual harassment. Despite the strides that have been made, sexual harassment is still a problem in many workplaces and can be a headache for a company’s HR department. Victims of sexual harassment often let it...
Who can be the victim of sexual harassment?
Sexual harassment in the workplace can make each day of going to work intimidating. Workers may feel fearful which is why they should understand who can be the victim of sexual harassment and the legal protections available to them if they are suffering sexual...
Mislabeling employment status impacts employers and employees
There are certainly benefits of an “independent contractor” status for both employees and employers, such as flexibility and higher wages for employees. For both parties, contractor relationships provide both parties short-term relationships, where the employee gains...