On behalf of Hayward & Hayward, PLLC | Sep 18, 2020 | Employment Law
No one likes to lose a job unexpectedly, and people finding themselves out of work in Kentucky over perceived wrongful termination might feel slighted and angry. The income and reputation loss may lead some to consider civil litigation. In such cases, the firing does...
On behalf of Hayward & Hayward, PLLC | Sep 16, 2020 | Employment Law
Many employers in Kentucky regard overtime pay as the unnecessary result of unnecessary regulation. Nevertheless, mandatory overtime pay is required by the Federal Fair Labor Standards Act, a law that was passed by Congress in 1938 as part of President Roosevelt’s New...
On behalf of Hayward & Hayward, PLLC | Aug 26, 2020 | Employment Law
Are you the victim of sexual harassment? If you’re like a lot of people, then you either don’t know or you’re afraid to speak out against your abuser. This is understandable. After all, an erroneous claim could threaten to sully your name and your career. But here’s...
On behalf of Hayward & Hayward, PLLC | Aug 21, 2020 | Employment Law
Wrongful terminations affect workers whose releases from work are unjustified. A worker who has suffered a wrongful termination is a victim of an unlawful employment practice. In Kentucky and throughout the country, wrongful terminations can be grounded in a variety...
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...
