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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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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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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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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Under Kentucky law, there are strict guidelines for filing a wrongful termination lawsuit. If you believe you were fired for an illegal or discriminatory reason, you could be owed restoration of your job, financial compensation, and other potential remedies. Many people are fired due to their race, gender, sexual orientation, or for retaliatory purposes in…
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A hostile work environment can ruin your employment experience and make work incredibly stressful. You may suffer from oppressive workloads, intimidation tactics, and even verbal abuse. Other workers may discriminate against you or even physically threaten you. These situations and many others may constitute a hostile work environment in Kentucky. If you have experienced hostile…
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The United States government is stepping into the continued controversy over non-compete agreements. The FTC issued a final Non-Compete Clause Rule on April 23, 2024. The rule becomes effective 120 days after it is published in the Federal Register. This significant development will impact businesses and employees across the country. Here, we explain what you…
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Getting fired from a job is heartbreaking, stressful, and frightening. This is especially true if you did nothing wrong to deserve it. It might occur without warning and your employer may not give you a reason. The question is: do they have to? In Kentucky, you can be fired without cause because it is an…
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Kentucky is an “employee at will” doctrine state, but it is still possible to face wrongful termination. While an employer generally has the right to fire an employee at any time and for “any reason,” there are reasons that are impermissible under state and federal law. Employees still have limited protections against their employers, such…
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In an era where workplace ethics and standards are under increasing scrutiny, recent investigations by the U.S. Department of Labor into violations committed by three McDonald’s franchisees in Kentucky clearly signal the critical need to safeguard the rights and well-being of young employees. The findings revealed a stark reality: minors, including 10-year-olds, were employed in…
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