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...
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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...
Signs of employer retaliation at work after an injury
Kentucky requires employers to provide injured workers with accommodations and possibly workers’ compensation depending on the nature of the injury. Unfortunately, many employers choose not to follow these laws and as they see their injured employees as dead weight....
What the new pregnancy accommodation law means for summer workers
Back in April, Governor Matt Bevin signed Senate Bill 18, known as the Kentucky Pregnant Workers Act, into effect. This new law amends the Kentucky Civil Rights Act to further clarify how employers with at least 15 employees should accommodate workers that are...
Tips to navigate a hostile work environment
Many incidents of sexual harassment develop into hostile work environments. These hostile environments generally result when individuals reject unwanted sexual advances. The harassment becomes more aggressive and entirely disrupts the work environment. No one...
Women may be losing millions due to the wage gap
The wage gap between men and women has made headlines throughout the last ten years with female employees in all industries talking about the income challenge. However, a recent study found the gap may be even more pronounced in high-earning fields, such as medicine...