Workplace retaliation is a serious concern across the United States. Labor laws protect workers from retaliation for engaging in legally protected activities such as reporting discrimination, harassment, safety violations or other unlawful behaviors. Your employer may...
Wage And Hour Claims
3 reasons worker misclassification can harm employees
Employees in Kentucky take legal action against their employers for a variety of different issues. Sometimes, a worker experiences harassment or discrimination on the job, and they want to hold their employer legally accountable. Other times, companies may violate...
Do you have a right to a rest break?
In Kentucky, as in many other states, there are certain breaks built into the law. Employers are required to give workers these breaks at the correct times. Some employers are hesitant to do so because it may impact productivity, so it’s important for employees to...
How employers may use an internal rule to deprive workers of wages
For the most part, the law is relatively clear about the rights of employees to receive wages for their work. Federal law establishes minimum wage obligations and certain payroll requirements for hourly workers. One of those most important protections is the right to...
3 times employers cannot fire you for refusing to work overtime
American employees know much more about employment laws and worker rights than ever in U.S. history. Even so, many workers believe mandatory overtime is illegal and won't face repercussions if they refuse. State laws address extra hours and compensation but do not...
What should employees know about pay rates in Kentucky?
Understanding wage and hour laws in Kentucky is crucial for employers and employees to ensure fair labor practices. These laws cover essential aspects like minimum wage, tipped wages and overtime, providing a framework for all compensation in the workplace. Kentucky's...
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...
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...
Can you get into trouble for making a complaint at work?
It's very difficult to be in a situation where you witness something at work that you believe to be discrimination. Even though you know you should file a complaint because you don't want the behavior to continue, you hesitate because you're worried about what might...
Can you discuss wages with your coworkers?
Workplaces have rules that prohibit workers from certain things. But can what employees talk about be regulated? It depends. While it can be uncomfortable to discuss sensitive topics in the office, including politics, religion and sexual experiences, employees should...