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Can your employer require you to work off of the clock?

On Behalf of Kentucky Employment Lawyers | Apr 5, 2022 | Wage And Hour Claims

As an hourly worker, you should receive wages for all of the work you do. If your employer asks you to pick up an extra shift and you put in more than 40 hours, they have to pay you overtime wages for those extra hours. They should also pay you for all of your tasks,...

How can you handle bullying at work?

On Behalf of Kentucky Employment Lawyers | Mar 25, 2022 | Sexual Harassment

Workplace bullying has become extremely common and can occur in any setting and industry. Unfortunately, some people don’t realize that bullying doesn’t always involve physical actions. It can also be verbal, psychological and non-verbal. If you have been a victim of...

The remedies of a workplace discrimination claim

On Behalf of Kentucky Employment Lawyers | Mar 15, 2022 | Disability Discrimination

Facing discrimination in the workplace can affect your career and even your mental well-being. After all, you spend most of your day at work. This is why you should be proactive in protecting your legal rights. Once you file a discrimination charge against your...

Is your employer paying you the full amount?

On Behalf of Kentucky Employment Lawyers | Mar 4, 2022 | Uncategorized

Sometimes employers take advantage of those they consider easy to take advantage of. For example, few employers would be daft enough to mess around with the wages of an experienced executive. They are more likely to do so with people they consider do not know their...

Does a wheelchair ramp prevent disability discrimination claims?

On Behalf of Kentucky Employment Lawyers | Mar 4, 2022 | Disability Discrimination

Some employers have much more understanding concerning employees with disabilities than others. If you go to your employer to complain that you are suffering discrimination due to your disability, the response might be, “How can we be guilty of disability...

Do not be afraid to claim workers’ compensation

On Behalf of Kentucky Employment Lawyers | Mar 3, 2022 | Workers' Compensation Retaliation

Not everyone feels secure in their job. If you do not, you might worry about claiming workers’ compensation benefits after a workplace accident. While you may have valid reasons to worry about filing, based on the precariousness of your situation, or your employer’s...

Do women and men have to be paid the same?

On Behalf of Kentucky Employment Lawyers | Mar 2, 2022 | Wage And Hour Claims

You might have heard about the gender pay gap with famous male actors or TV presenters getting paid much more than their female co-stars. While those cases grab the headlines, it is an issue in all lines of work and all levels of income. In 2020 women working full...

Remote work can be a crucial form of disability accommodation

On Behalf of Kentucky Employment Lawyers | Mar 1, 2022 | Disability Discrimination

Maybe you recently got diagnosed with a serious medical condition. Perhaps you got hurt on the job or in a car crash. Whether you have an injury or an illness, physically going into work every day could be very difficult for you. You may need some help from your...

3 important steps when reporting sexual harassment at work

On Behalf of Kentucky Employment Lawyers | Feb 28, 2022 | Sexual Harassment

In theory, federal and state employment laws, as well as the company's internal policies, protect you from sexual harassment on the job. Most companies proudly announce that they have zero tolerance for sexual harassment. In reality, it can be hard to prove sexual...

Whom does sexual harassment happen to?

On Behalf of Kentucky Employment Lawyers | Feb 28, 2022 | Sexual Harassment

When you see reports of workplace sexual harassment on the news, it is generally against women. Yet that is only part of the story. Everyone and anyone could become a victim of sexual harassment. Everyone and anyone could be a perpetrator, although most people would...

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