On behalf of Hayward & Hayward, PLLC | Aug 12, 2020 | Employment Law
Sexual harassment is a serious problem in American workplaces. It can occur between co-workers, bosses and their subordinates, or even employees and independent contractors. In Louisville, men and women can both claim sexual harassment against others and can both be...
On behalf of Hayward & Hayward, PLLC | Jul 31, 2020 | Employment Law
The wages that a person earns at their job make up the pay that they receive for their work. Many Kentucky residents rely on their pay to keep rooves over their heads and food on their tables. Without fair wages for work performed, most people would not be able to...
On behalf of Hayward & Hayward, PLLC | Jul 29, 2020 | Employment Law
An employee who has been wrongfully terminated has legal protections and rights. However, it may not be clear what is and is not wrongful termination. While employers can terminate at-will employees without reason and at any time, there are some kinds of terminations...
On behalf of Hayward & Hayward, PLLC | Jul 14, 2020 | Employment Law
Losing a job is difficult in any circumstances. As a result, workers who have lost their jobs and believe they have been wrongfully terminated should be familiar with what wrongful termination is and their legal rights and protections if it happens to them. Employment...
On behalf of Hayward & Hayward, PLLC | Jun 17, 2020 | Employment Law
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...
On behalf of Hayward & Hayward, PLLC | May 28, 2020 | Employment Law
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...
On behalf of Hayward & Hayward, PLLC | May 21, 2020 | Employment Law
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...
On behalf of Hayward & Hayward, PLLC | May 11, 2020 | Employment Law
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...
On behalf of Hayward & Hayward, PLLC | Mar 31, 2020 | Employment Law
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...
On behalf of Hayward & Hayward, PLLC | Mar 27, 2020 | Employment Law
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...
