Can You Sue for Harassment in Kentucky?

Can You Sue for Harassment in Kentucky?

You can sue your employer if you face harassment in Kentucky. It is important to know that harassment is never okay and you deserve to have your rights protected. You can file a state or federal complaint to help stop the harassment. A separate lawsuit may also win you significant monetary damages.  Knowing that you…

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How Do I File a Harassment Complaint in Kentucky?

How Do I File a Harassment Complaint in Kentucky?

Harassment is unacceptable in the workplace, and there are steps you can take to protect your legal rights. Filing a harassment complaint can help you stop the offending conduct, protect yourself at work, and potentially win financial compensation. By filing with the Kentucky Commission on Human Rights or through a separate legal action, you can…

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Statute of Limitations for Filing a Sexual Harassment Claim in Kentucky

Statute of Limitations for Filing a Sexual Harassment Claim in Kentucky

Sexual harassment cases are often unreported, and many employees wait too long to report them. There are strict time deadlines that limit how long you have to report sexual harassment. Time deadlines may be as short as 180 days from the last incident, but may be longer depending on other unique factors. To ensure your…

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Importance of Documentation for a Sexual Harassment Claim

The Importance of Documentation for a Sexual Harassment Claim in KY

Keeping evidence of your sexual harassment claim is critically important. The documents and other evidence you keep can make or break your sexual harassment case. It proves the abuse you suffered and gives you the documentation necessary to sustain your claim. With it, you and your attorney can work to establish what happened, who is…

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Discrimination and Wrongful Termination

Discrimination and Wrongful Termination in Kentucky

Discrimination is wrong wherever it happens, but it can be especially problematic at work. Employers are not permitted to harass, demote, fire, or otherwise discriminate against you as a result of protected traits. Both federal and state law help protect you from discrimination in the workplace. You may be entitled to compensation and reinstatement of…

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Abney Law Office Celebrates The Best Lawyers in America® 2025 Recognition

 Abney Law Office, PLLC is pleased to announce that P. Stewart Abney was named the Best Lawyers® 2025 Employment Law – Individuals “Lawyer of the Year” in Louisville, Kentucky.  Stewart was also included in the 2025 edition of The Best Lawyers in America® for Employment Law – Individuals and Litigation – Labor and Employment.  “Lawyer of the Year” honors are…

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The Process of Filing a Wrongful Termination Lawsuit in Kentucky

Although Kentucky is an “employee at will” state for many employees, you may still be entitled to compensation if you were wrongfully terminated. Employers often claim they can fire you for any reason and at any time. This is not actually true, as there are multiple ways that employers can violate state and federal law…

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wage theft in kentucky

Getting What You’re Owed: Fighting Wage Theft in Kentucky

As a Kentucky worker, you are entitled to your promised wages when you do the work. You put in your time and effort. You added value to the company and you deserve your wages as a result. Unfortunately, many employers or supervisors try to take advantage of you and steal your wages in various ways….

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What to Do If You’ve Been Discriminated Against at Work in Kentucky

Discrimination at work is an all too common experience for many Kentucky employees. They face illegal actions because of their race, gender, identity, religion, or many other protected categories. Kentucky and federal law help protect workers against discrimination, but you need to know what to do if you face this kind of harassment.  The skilled…

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What To Do If You Think You’ve Been Wrongfully Terminated in Kentucky

You should never be fired for an illegal or otherwise wrongful reason. If you think you were wrongfully terminated from your position, you have rights that you can exercise. By speaking with a qualified Kentucky wrongful termination lawyer, you can discover what rights you have and the next steps you should take. The skilled Kentucky…

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