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When an employee has faced repeated derogatory remarks, or insensitive and degrading treatment at work from a co-worker or superior, the psychological effects can become debilitating over time. Not only can they suffer from depression, lost sleep and anxiety, if an...
Workplace discrimination is a pervasive problem that not only lowers morale, but can also lead to greater turnover and reduced productivity. When an employee feels targeted by unfair treatment, whether from being paid less than similarly trained colleagues,...
While Congress remains unable or unwilling to raise the federal minimum wage, some American workers could soon see a boost in their pay. President Biden recently signed an executive order raising the minimum wage for federal contractors to $15 per hour. The raise...
Wrongful termination is prohibited and employment laws provide important protections for workers protecting them from wrongful firing and employer retaliation. Firing an employee may be illegal in some circumstances and employees who believe they have been wrongfully...
Many who work in the service industry in Kentucky often rely on tips to supplement their wages and make ends meet. However, depending on the circumstances, employers who try to keep a worker’s tips may be violating wage and hour laws. Can my employer keep a portion of...
Being in a job that is dissatisfying or unpleasant in which one coworker is consistently rude, where there is no teamwork, or where management does not take steps to foster a positive atmosphere, can all contribute to a workplace environment that can be defined as...
The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) is a federal law intended to protect workers in the United States by ensuring they receive fair wages for the work they do. Specifically, the FLSA requires that: Covered, nonexempt workers are paid the federal minimum wage of $7.25...
Employment discrimination can upend the lives of workers who have to suffer with it on a daily basis. Workers should be able to have the security a job brings without the worry of employment discrimination. To do that, workers should also be familiar with what...
Sexual harassment in the workplace is not only unacceptable, it is against the law. Employees should know their rights and how an attorney can help if they are a victim of sexual harassment. The Equal Opportunity Employment Commission prohibits employers from...
Pregnancy discrimination in the workplace is prohibited and workers are protected from it as a form of gender-based discrimination. Pregnant workers should consider familiarizing themselves with protections available based on pregnancy and the prohibitions against...
