Louisville Employment Law Blog
Could a “lifestyle” change lead to workplace discrimination?
Life changes. As people grow and develop new understandings about themselves and others, they may make decisions about their lives that other people seem to somehow resent -- and that can lead to discrimination in the workplace. For instance, maybe you were part of a...
How 2 federal laws can protect domestic violence victims from workplace discrimination
People who are or have been victims of domestic violence (including dating violence, sexual assault or stalking) have enough to deal with without worrying about facing discrimination or harassment at work or even possible termination because of their experience. Yet,...
Retaliation is unfair and not legal in a Kentucky workplace
Workers in Kentucky shouldn’t have to worry about retaliation if they’re hurt on the job and want to seek workers’ compensation. Unfortunately, some employers do retaliate, because they see it as a personal offense or are unhappy about the worker reporting dangerous...
Yes, same-sex sexual harassment also illegal
When most individuals bring up sexual harassment, they often think about women being on receiving end of undesired advances from a male colleague (even though men can be harassed by female co-workers or bosses, as well). The truth is that the perpetrator of sexual...
Were you aware that it’s unlawful for employers to discriminate against pregnant workers?
The Pregnancy Discrimination Act (PDA), which falls under the umbrella of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, is a federal law that prohibits employers from discriminating against pregnant or post-partum females. The PDA prohibits Kentucky from carrying out...
Did your employer fire you for a same-sex marriage?
Your job was going fine until your employer found out you were married to someone of the same sex. Perhaps you finally took the necessary steps to add your spouse to your workplace insurance policy. Maybe they came in to visit you for lunch one day. Once your boss...
Are you facing age discrimination without realizing it?
Americans are staying in the workforce well in to their senior years. Many enjoy their work and see no reason to retire. For others, it’s a matter of financial necessity to continue working. However, some people start to experience age discrimination even as young as...
Job applicants who “whiten” resumes have more success
It’s one thing for a company to say that they’re an equal opportunity employer. It’s quite another to actually see that in practice. Research has shown that workers still face many biases and instances of discrimination, even if they are not so overt as they were in...
Can your employer deny you overtime for hours you already worked?
Companies make more money when they pay their staff as little as possible. Many businesses try to limit how many hours employees work by having policies that prohibit overtime. Since workers who put in more than 40 hours in a week should receive at least 150% of their...
What is the American With Disabilities Act?
Discrimination on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex or nationality has been illegal since the 1964 Civil Rights Act. However, it was not until 1990 that people living with a disability received similar protection through the Americans with Disabilities Act...