Kentucky health care workers are hardworking, dedicated and vigilant people. They do their jobs knowing how difficult and emotionally wrenching it can be, but focus on patient care and helping in any way they can. A fundamental aspect of that is protecting patients...
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Drug and alcohol testing in Kentucky employment law
It’s no secret that drug and alcohol usage in the workplace is problematic. It can negatively affect the performance of the individual using them, but also the overall performance of those they work with. Mistakes are made, requiring time, effort and money to fix. And...
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...
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...
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...
Kentucky’s wage tip rules
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 Unfortunately, Kentucky’s wage and hour laws governing tips are outdated and not especially generous.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...
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...