Uncategorized | Sam Nicholson Law Office, PLLC https://www.nichfirm.com Sam Nicholson Law Office, PLLC Mon, 03 May 2021 21:20:40 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.0.2 https://www.nichfirm.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/1600175/2020/07/cropped-3423105_Site-Icon-Favicon-final-32x32.png Uncategorized | Sam Nicholson Law Office, PLLC https://www.nichfirm.com 32 32 Minimum wage raised for federal contractors https://www.nichfirm.com/blog/2021/05/minimum-wage-raised-for-federal-contractors/ Mon, 03 May 2021 21:16:24 +0000 https://3423105.findlaw6.flsitebuilder.com/?p=71361 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 applies to employees who are working in connection with federal contracts. Once the rule goes into effect,…

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]]> What is wrongful termination? https://www.nichfirm.com/blog/2021/04/what-is-wrongful-termination/ Tue, 27 Apr 2021 05:00:22 +0000 https://3423105.findlaw6.flsitebuilder.com/?p=71357 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 terminated should know what those circumstances are. What is wrongful termination? It can be illegal to terminate an employee in certain circumstances such…

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]]> Is my employer allowed to keep a part of my tips? https://www.nichfirm.com/blog/2021/04/is-my-employer-allowed-to-keep-a-part-of-my-tips/ Mon, 19 Apr 2021 06:07:11 +0000 https://3423105.findlaw6.flsitebuilder.com/?p=71354 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 my tips? Under Kentucky law, employers cannot require workers to remit part…

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]]> How do you define a hostile work environment? https://www.nichfirm.com/blog/2021/03/how-do-you-define-a-hostile-work-environment/ Thu, 01 Apr 2021 04:16:09 +0000 https://3423105.findlaw6.flsitebuilder.com/?p=71351 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 toxic or hostile. An absence of job perks, benefits, incentives or recognition also contributes greatly…

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]]> What is the FLSA? https://www.nichfirm.com/blog/2021/03/what-is-the-flsa/ Wed, 17 Mar 2021 06:25:51 +0000 https://3423105.findlaw6.flsitebuilder.com/?p=71348 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 per hour. The minimum wage in Kentucky is also $7.25 per hour. Covered, nonexempt workers…

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]]> Understanding sexual harassment in the workplace https://www.nichfirm.com/blog/2021/03/understanding-sexual-harassment-in-the-workplace/ Tue, 02 Mar 2021 06:19:30 +0000 https://3423105.findlaw6.flsitebuilder.com/?p=71343 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 harassing a person because of his or her sex. This can include unwelcome sexual advances, verbal or physical harassment…

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]]> Understanding the ins and outs of wrongful termination https://www.nichfirm.com/blog/2021/02/understanding-the-ins-and-outs-of-wrongful-termination/ Tue, 09 Feb 2021 05:22:17 +0000 https://3423105.findlaw6.flsitebuilder.com/?p=71334 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 noted, however, that this is not always the case. One…

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]]> Is tip pooling legal in Kentucky? https://www.nichfirm.com/blog/2021/01/is-tip-pooling-legal-in-kentucky/ Mon, 18 Jan 2021 07:43:11 +0000 https://3423105.findlaw6.flsitebuilder.com/?p=71328 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 employees to pool their tips. However, is mandatory tip pooling legal? The law on…

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]]> Women may face age discrimination earlier than men https://www.nichfirm.com/blog/2021/01/women-may-face-age-discrimination-earlier-than-men/ Tue, 12 Jan 2021 04:59:41 +0000 https://3423105.findlaw6.flsitebuilder.com/?p=71325 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, may also face age discrimination in the workplace. Female millennials may face age discrimination In 2021, the oldest millennials,…

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]]> Know how to build your sexual harassment claim https://www.nichfirm.com/blog/2020/12/know-how-to-build-your-sexual-harassment-claim/ Mon, 14 Dec 2020 07:44:52 +0000 https://3423105.findlaw6.flsitebuilder.com/?p=71319 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 a challenging endeavor given that it often pits the word of one individual against…

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