Ways your employer may retaliate against you after an injury
An injury can change your life. It can make the simplest day-to-day tasks seem challenging or impossible. It can make getting up in the morning to go to work feel agonizing. And if your work environment feels different because of your injury, you may be even less...
Female physicians negatively impacted by sexual harassment
In Kentucky and across the United States, sexual harassment has garnered major attention for its prevalence. Unfortunately, despite the strides that have been made to prevent it and give victims ways to receive justice, it is still a problem in a variety of...
Are you the victim of disability discrimination?
If you are living with a disability, you probably work hard to maintain your independence and overcome the many obstacles you face each day. Fortunately, many government agencies have established laws to protect your right to access the same places and opportunities...
Sexual orientation/transgender rights and the fairness ordinance
In Kentucky, there has often been concern about how LGBTQ people are treated in a variety of situations, including when they are seeking employment or are dealing with violations of the sexual orientation/transgender rights when they already have a job. While there...
New rules for overtime might lead to wage and hour claims
Kentucky workers have long been concerned about overtime and when they will be eligible to receive it. One of the most common reasons for wage and hour claims is unpaid overtime and it is critical to understand the law when it comes to when there should be these extra...
Workers claim sexual harassment and discrimination at local jail
Kentucky workers have the right to be treated respectfully and within the confines of the law when at work. Unfortunately, there are employers, supervisors and coworkers who fail to adhere to the law. Often, a person doesn't realize that he or she is a victim of...
Are you an ’employee’ or an independent contractor?
Classifying workers as employees or independent contractors can be complicated in Kentucky. The current federal system lacks clear definitions as the IRS, National Labor Relations Board and U.S. Department of Labor have their own rules to classify workers. Worker...
Fast food franchise plans training to curtail sexual harassment
Fast food workers in Kentucky and across the nation are vulnerable to a variety of workplace abuses, from wage and overtime issues to sexual harassment. Although the plight of these workers is being addressed with new laws designed to ensure they are compensated...
Proposal could impact sexual orientation/transgender rights
Kentucky residents who are part of the LGBTQ community have natural concerns that their personal lives can negatively impact their employment. While their rights are supposed to be protected under the law, it is unfortunately common for there to be attempts by those...
Do not let employers commit workers’ compensation retaliation
Kentucky workers are accorded various rights under the law. These laws protect them from wrongful termination, wage discrimination, sexual harassment, disability discrimination and more. If a worker is injured on the job or suffers from an illness or condition from...
