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Human resource departments should address worker complaints and assure compliance with employment laws. But a recent survey of workers reveals that most harassment victims reported harassment to their managers instead of their human resource department. Findings The...
Almost 20 years ago, following the collapse of Enron and other high-profile corporate scandals, Congress passed the Sarbanes-Oxley Act, sweeping legislation aimed at cracking down on fraudulent financial reporting. Among other provisions, the act provided protections...
People in Kentucky generally want to excel at their job and employers generally want to keep productive employees. However, situations sometimes arise where an employer has to let an employee go. While sometimes this is unfortunate but understandable, for example in a...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...