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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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...