Workplace retaliation is a serious concern across the United States. Labor laws protect workers from retaliation for engaging in legally protected activities such as reporting discrimination, harassment, safety violations or other unlawful behaviors. Your employer may...
Louisville Employment Law Blog
3 reasons worker misclassification can harm employees
Employees in Kentucky take legal action against their employers for a variety of different issues. Sometimes, a worker experiences harassment or discrimination on the job, and they want to hold their employer legally accountable. Other times, companies may violate...
How to request a reasonable accommodation at work
If you have a medical condition and need your employer to make a change to your job or work environment to help you perform your duties, you should inform them. But how can you make such a request? Is there a wrong way to go about it? Here is how you can request a...
What to know about workers’ comp laws to protect your rights
Kentucky's workers' compensation laws are designed to provide protection and support to employees who suffer work-related injuries or illnesses. Understanding these laws is crucial for employees. As an employee, knowing the following about workers’ compensation laws...
Do you have a right to a rest break?
In Kentucky, as in many other states, there are certain breaks built into the law. Employers are required to give workers these breaks at the correct times. Some employers are hesitant to do so because it may impact productivity, so it’s important for employees to...
Independent contractors versus employees
In Kentucky, the distinction between an independent contractor and an employee hinges on several key factors that affect legal rights, responsibilities and protections. This distinction is crucial for businesses and workers because it results in various legal and...
How employers may use an internal rule to deprive workers of wages
For the most part, the law is relatively clear about the rights of employees to receive wages for their work. Federal law establishes minimum wage obligations and certain payroll requirements for hourly workers. One of those most important protections is the right to...
Examples of workplace retaliation
When many people think about workplace retaliation, they imagine getting fired. Perhaps a worker reports unsafe conditions or sexual harassment that has been taking place on the job. The next day, they find out that they’re being terminated, and they know that it is...
What is a hostile work environment in sexual harassment cases?
If you experience sexual harassment at work, there are two primary legal grounds upon which you can file a claim. The first is “quid pro quo,” if someone insisted that you give sexual favors by offering something in exchange, this situation applies to you. For...
3 times employers cannot fire you for refusing to work overtime
American employees know much more about employment laws and worker rights than ever in U.S. history. Even so, many workers believe mandatory overtime is illegal and won't face repercussions if they refuse. State laws address extra hours and compensation but do not...