Sam Nicholson Law Office, PLLC https://www.nichfirm.com Sam Nicholson Law Office, PLLC Tue, 11 May 2021 05:51:35 +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 Sam Nicholson Law Office, PLLC https://www.nichfirm.com 32 32 Pursuing more than lost wages in a discrimination suit https://www.nichfirm.com/blog/2021/05/pursuing-more-than-lost-wages-in-a-discrimination-suit/ Thu, 20 May 2021 11:00:34 +0000 https://www.nichfirm.com/?p=71369 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 employee’s productivity also suffers over time, it may give the employer cause to terminate them due to poor job…

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]]> What are my protections from workplace discrimination? https://www.nichfirm.com/blog/2021/05/what-are-my-protections-from-workplace-discrimination/ Tue, 11 May 2021 05:41:22 +0000 https://www.nichfirm.com/?p=71366 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, disciplined without cause, passed over for a promotion or wrongfully terminated, it is important to know that there are both federal and…

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]]> 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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]]> What does employment discrimination look like? https://www.nichfirm.com/blog/2021/03/what-does-employment-discrimination-look-like/ Wed, 03 Mar 2021 12:00:37 +0000 https://3423105.findlaw6.flsitebuilder.com/?p=71340 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 workplace discrimination looks like and their rights. What is workplace discrimination? Workplace discrimination includes treating…

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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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]]> Protections from pregnancy discrimination in the workplace https://www.nichfirm.com/blog/2021/02/protections-from-pregnancy-discrimination-in-the-workplace/ Mon, 22 Feb 2021 12:10:48 +0000 https://3423105.findlaw6.flsitebuilder.com/?p=71337 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 pregnancy discrimination. Pregnancy discrimination prohibitions Pregnancy-based discrimination prohibitions include: Employers are prohibited from maintaining any employment policy or practice that excludes applicants for employment based…

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