Coming into 2021, our collective hopes and dreams are pinned on better times ahead. For some of us, we look to our state’s legislature and hope they will provide us help and protection, especially the LGBTQ community. And, for those in the LGBTQ community, there have...
Louisville Employment Law Blog
How to know if you have a potentional wrongful termination suit
If you have recently lost your job, you may wonder if there are any legal actions you can take against your former employer. In many cases, the employer has all the power concerning termination of employment, but there are instances where wrongful termination can play...
Situations when an employer cannot withhold wages in Kentucky
Kentucky employees are often vulnerable to employers who seek to take advantage of them by finding questionable ways to withhold wages. While this might seem to be an issue in blue collar jobs where people who are not paid a significant amount of money, it can happen...
Issues hinder people seeking unemployment insurance in Kentucky
Various factors have led to many Kentucky residents facing challenges with their employment and their finances. The current health crisis has resulted in many people losing work. That, combined with job loss for other reasons, has sparked a crush of unemployment...
Can a worker be fired just because they are gay?
For decades, state and federal laws have protected workers from certain kinds of discrimination in the workplace. The federal Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Kentucky Civil Rights Act and other laws prohibit workplace discrimination on the basis of sex, religion,...
What are the work search requirements for unemployment insurance?
The current circumstances in Kentucky and across the nation have led to inordinate challenges for a great many people. The health crisis has impact multiple aspects of life, but one area where it has created a unique set of issues is with employment. People who have...
Former principal launches a discrimination lawsuit
A former middle school principal in Kentucky is suing school officials over claims of discrimination and harassment. According to the former principal, the harassment was so severe that it finally led her to quit her job out of frustration. She alleged that she was...
Man with autistic son hits roadblocks with unemployment insurance
In Louisville and across Kentucky, people who have been terminated from their job or are unable to work because of circumstances out of their control may be entitled to payments through unemployment insurance. However, there may be issues getting the payments they...
What to look for in a severance package
It can be hard to leave a job, particularly if a Louisville resident has been with their employer for a long time. While some individuals choose to leave their careers to embark on new adventures, others may feel as though they are being pushed out of their jobs and...
The importance of unemployment insurance during hard times
During difficult economic times, unemployment insurance can be a lifeline that keeps workers afloat until they can see a light at the end of the tunnel. For those employees whose contracts include a severance clause, knowing how to maximize their benefits if they are...