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...
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What is the FLSA?
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...
Understanding sexual harassment in the workplace
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...
Understanding the ins and outs of wrongful termination
When an individual is hired for a job, they plan on staying with that employer until either he or she makes a job transition or retires. Unfortunately, that is not always the case. For an at-will employee, they could be fired at any time for any reason. It should be...
Is tip pooling legal in Kentucky?
Many of those in the service industry in Kentucky rely on tips to supplement their income and make ends meet, especially these days. Tips are evidence of a job well done, and many in the service industry find them indispensable. Kentucky employers may try to get...
Women may face age discrimination earlier than men
Even well-educated women in Louisville face challenges trying to shatter the “glass ceiling” that may keep them from being hired or promoted. However, gender discrimination is not the only type of discrimination women may face. Women, even those who are millennials,...
Know how to build your sexual harassment claim
Sexual harassers and their employers need to be held accountable for their actions. This is especially true when one considers the harm that sexual harassment causes to victims. One of the best ways to find accountability is to pursue a civil lawsuit. Yet, this can be...
How do employees differ from independent contractors?
When we are employees, we expect to be granted the benefits our employer offers. This may be health care benefits, overtime pay if applicable and the possibility of collecting unemployment benefits if we are laid off. However, some unscrupulous employers in the...
What is the tip credit?
The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) is a federal law that establishes certain criteria for employers in the United States. Among other provisions, it requires employers to pay their nonexempt workers minimum wages and provide them with certain work-related benefits....
Whistleblower suit with Kentucky Elections board settled
Most employees take their job seriously. This means taking on a duty beyond the role one was hired to do by ensuring those around them are doing what is expected of them. When an employ suspects that there is a violation of state or federal laws in the workplace, he...