Few things are as hurtful as walking into your workplace daily knowing you are subjected to unwanted advances, inappropriate comments, or a hostile environment that undermines your sense of safety and respect. Fortunately, labor laws in Kentucky and across the nation...
Month: July 2024
More employees are now eligible for overtime pay
Overtime pay has long been a problem for many employees. Some employers, unfortunately, require employees to work “off-the-clock” so that they don’t have to pay them time-and-a-half if they work more than 8 hours a day or 40 hours a week, for example. Many employers...
What does a sexual harassment lawsuit look like?
Unfortunately, women too often find themselves subject to sexual harassment in their workplaces. In fact, the National Sexual Violence Resource Center says that roughly 81% of women across the United States have suffered sexual harassment at some point. Much of that...
4 examples of wage theft
Wage theft is a serious issue that can lead to financial issues for employees. If you are a victim of wage theft, you could take legal action to recover your lost wages. Several scenarios can lead to wage theft. Learning about how wage theft happens can help you...