Some people have a genetic condition that worsens as they age. Others may acquire a condition due to injury or pathogen exposure. Regardless of how someone acquires a disabling medical condition, they have certain rights under federal statutes. The Americans with...
Louisville Employment Law Blog
3 signs your boss may disregard your customer harassment claim
Every employee deserves a safe work environment free of harassment and other forms of discrimination. Unfortunately, workplace harassment remains a problem. It can come from superiors, co-workers and even customers. Employers have an obligation to investigate and...
A lengthy legal battle ends in victory
The year 2016 was eventful. The first two months saw a toxic water crisis in Flint, Michigan, and the sudden death of Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia. The year ended with a forever memorable, if not shocking, US Presidential election outcome. While not nearly as...
3 things transgender employees need to know
Whether you just recently transitioned or not, workplaces can be difficult for transgender employees. Embracing your authentic self can be tough if the environment isn’t supportive. Fortunately, you do have some protections under the law. Here are three things every...
How does quid pro quo harassment work?
Quid pro quo is a term that doesn’t always relate to sexual harassment. But in terms of employment issues, it’s a term that is used very often in this context. It refers to a specific type of sexual harassment that someone may experience, especially when there is a...
Is lupus a disability for work-related purposes?
Lupus is a chronic autoimmune disease that affects millions of people worldwide. Patients may suffer symptoms as varied as severe joint pain, chronic fatigue, headaches, organ damage and skin rashes. Yet, sufferers may not experience symptoms all the time. Their...
Timing is often key to a worker’s retaliation claim
Employees can technically lose their jobs for all kinds of reasons, but employers are prohibited from terminating their workers due to a few specific motivations. For example, it is illegal for companies to intentionally retaliate against a worker for making use of...
3 signs of wage theft
Many employees make necessary cuts to earn a few more dollars each year. Some of these strategies can be against the law, such as wage theft. Employees may suffer severe injury if their employers try to steal their pay. Employees have a right to fair compensation. You...
The issue with job postings for recent college graduates
You may have seen job postings saying that companies are looking to hire recent college graduates or digital natives for a fast-paced, energetic workplace. Language like this is very common in the modern corporate world, especially in the tech sector. But this could...
3 ways disability discrimination manifests in the workplace
Numerous federal rules prohibit discrimination in the workplace based on certain characteristics. There are multiple federal statutes that define the rights of those with disabling medical conditions and make it illegal for employers to consider someone's medical...