Kentucky now has a medical cannabis program, but many employees are asking the same question: if I have a valid medical marijuana card, can my employer still fire me? In most cases, the answer is yes. Under Kentucky law, an employer may still discipline or terminate an employee for medical marijuana use, even when the…
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Losing a job can be stressful enough without having to navigate confusing legal documents on your own. If your employer offers you a severance package, it may seem like you need to sign quickly to get the benefits, but this could cost you in the long run. Before putting pen to paper, there are some…
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Losing your job can be devastating under any circumstances, but when it happens shortly after you have taken Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) leave, something more sinister may be at work: retaliation. Thousands of workers in Kentucky face this situation each year, and many are unaware of the powerful legal protections they have available…
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If you reported workplace misconduct, you did something brave. You should not have to face discrimination or termination because of what you did. Kentucky and federal law protects you from termination because you reported workplace misconduct. This retaliation is illegal, and you could be entitled to reinstatement, monetary damages, and more. The employment attorneys at…
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If you are facing sexual misconduct allegations at work, you could be frightened and not know what comes next. Employers are required to investigate claims, even if they’re ultimately false. You need your rights protected throughout the process to ensure the claim is investigated fairly and with your rights in mind. The employment attorneys at…
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If you are dealing with sexual harassment while at work, you may be wondering how long you have to file a claim. In Kentucky, you have rights under both state law and federal law. There are deadlines to file your case, known as statutes of limitations. They can determine whether you still have the right…
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Employment contracts often contain certain restrictions about what you can do, both during your job and after you leave. These restrictions are supposedly to protect your employer’s business interests. Sometimes that legitimate, and other times it is overly restrictive. Either way, a non-compete or non-solicitation clause in your employment contract is a big deal, and…
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Abney Law is proud to announce that P. Stewart Abney has once again been recognized in the 2026 edition of The Best Lawyers in America®, receiving honors in three key practice areas: This prestigious recognition is based entirely on peer review and reflects a comprehensive evaluation by other leading attorneys in the legal community. The…
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P. Stewart Abney, founder and lead attorney at Abney Law, has been selected to the 2026 Kentucky Super Lawyers list, an honor reserved for the top 5% of attorneys in the state. Super Lawyers is a nationally recognized rating service that identifies outstanding lawyers across more than 70 practice areas who have achieved a high…
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Nurses are such an important part of patient care. From the day-to-day medical services they provide, to protecting patient health from unsafe practices, their work is critical. So what happens if a nurse reports unsafe practices? Are you protected from retaliation and punishment for legitimate reports? Legally, your employer cannot retaliate against you for reporting…
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