Louisville Employment Law Blog
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...
Do nonprofits have to comply with employment laws?
People often have the misconception that everyone who runs or has a leadership role in a charitable nonprofit organization is ethical and therefore treats their employees well (and certainly abides by the law). Sadly, that’s not always the case. Even nonprofit...
What rights do sexual harassment victims have at work?
Sexual harassment in the workplace is a profoundly distressing violation that can have significant emotional and professional impacts. Understanding the rights that are in place for victims of such acts is crucial for recovery and justice. Victims can navigate a...
Workplace retaliation: What damages can you recover?
It is illegal for employers to take adverse actions or retaliate against employees for engaging in protected activities like reporting harassment, discrimination or illegal activities. Therefore, you can sue your employer for such conduct if it causes you losses or...