Louisville Employment Law Blog
Appealing an unemployment claim denial
Amidst the current health and economic crisis, unemployment insurance claim rates in every state across the country have reached unprecedented levels. In conjunction, unemployment claim denials have also reached disturbing levels. Regardless of the reason, filing an...
Negotiating a severance package on your behalf
Owing to the current economic challenges brought about by the ongoing health crisis, the economy has taken a beating and many people are losing their jobs. While its true that Kentucky has employment laws can may be termed employee-friendly, the fact remains that the...
Returning from leave under FMLA: What are the job protections?
Kentucky workers who use the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) will understandably expect that their job will still be available when they have completed their time off and are ready to get back on the job. However, there are times when the employer tries to...
Common types of wage and hour violations
Kentucky employers may be unfamiliar with all the nuances of employment law, and violations of wage and hour laws will likely increase as businesses struggle to survive and turn a profit in 2020. Among the vulnerable industries is the restaurant industry. Overtime pay...
Do you have a wrongful termination claim?
Our readers may be aware that in Kentucky, most employees are employed under “at-will” terms. This means that the employer or the employee can terminate employment for any reason, or no reason. However, as with most areas of the law, there are many exceptions to the...
Kentucky law protects workers from harassment and discrimination
It is the unfortunate fact that not every employment experience is a pleasant one. Sometimes we simply aren’t particularly well-suited for a specific job, and we decide to pursue a better one. However, sometimes work environments are made hostile due to harassment or...
Have you been a target of racial discrimination?
Some employees in the Louisville, Kentucky, area may have experienced discrimination in the workplace. Workers at all levels of employment may face discrimination during their careers, and discrimination could happen to people of all ages. A 16-year-old Indiana...
Some steps to take if your employer lays you off
Being laid off is sometimes something a worker anticipates if work is slow and rumors fly. Other times, being laid off comes as a complete shock. This may especially be true if a worker believes they were laid off due to harassment or for discriminatory reasons. A...
FAQs regarding coronavirus sick leave
As America continues to deal with the effects of the coronavirus, many families in Kentucky are worried about how they're going to pay their bills if they get laid-off. While state officials are working to make sure families get what they need, other forms of support...
Officials adjust UI rules to help laid-off Kentucky employees
Local officials in Kentucky are working to help recently laid-off employees. This comes as unemployment rates skyrocket across the state due to COVID-19. Governor Beshear removes some obstacles In early 2019, Kentucky received more than 1900 unemployment claims. But...
