WHO’S TO BLAME: THE ISSUE OF JOINT LIABILITY WITH TEMP WORKERS

Under Kentucky and Federal law, temporary, or “leased,” workers are entitled to the same rights and privileges as any permanent employee. Unfortunately, many employers take advantage of and discriminate against temporary workers because they believe only the temporary agency supplying the workers is liable for such actions. While it is true that temporary agencies are…

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SEXUAL HARASSMENT IN THE WORKPLACE Part 5: Quid Pro Quo Harassment

This is the fifth and final entry in a 5-part series about workplace sexual harassment, the Federal and State laws against such conduct, and what you can do if you are or become a victim of harassment. Today’s entry will examine specific cases that have dealt with Quid Pro Quo sexual harassment and the facts…

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SEXUAL HARASSMENT IN THE WORKPLACE Part 4: Hostile Work Environments — How Severe or Pervasive?

This is the fourth entry in a 5-part series about workplace sexual harassment, the Federal and State laws against such conduct, and what you can do if you are or become a victim of harassment. Today’s entry will examine specific cases that have dealt with the form of sexual harassment known as the Hostile Work…

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SEXUAL HARASSMENT IN THE WORKPLACE Part 3: The Responsibility of the Employer

This is the third entry in a 5-part series about workplace sexual harassment, the Federal and State laws against such conduct, and what you can do if you are or become a victim of harassment. Today’s entry will focus on the concept of liability, and when employers are responsible for harassment occurring in the workplace….

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SEXUAL HARASSMENT IN THE WORKPLACE – Part 2: How Do Courts View Sexual Harassment?

This is the second entry in a 5-part series about workplace sexual harassment, the Federal and State laws against such conduct, and what you can do if you are or become a victim of harassment. Today’s entry will provide an in-depth look at what goes into a sexual harassment claim, and what courts look at…

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SEXUAL HARASSMENT IN THE WORKPLACE – Part 1: What is Sexual Harassment?

This is the first entry in a 5-part series about workplace sexual harassment, the Federal and State laws against such conduct, and what you can do if you are or become a victim of harassment. Today’s entry will provide an overview of the definition of sexual harassment and the types of activity to look out…

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WHO'S THE BOSS?

The Supreme Court’s misstep in Vance v. Ball State University What comes to mind when you think of the term “supervisor?” Is it simply the person at your workplace who can hire, fire, or promote you? Or, would you consider a supervisor to be the person in charge of your daily routine – assigning duties,…

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Sexual Harassment in the Workplace

We have all heard the saying, “don’t mix business with pleasure.” But what happens when a co-worker ignores those lines? No matter your line of work, sexual harassment while on the job is both inexcusable and unlawful. You are entitled to work in a safe, healthy, and professional environment. State and federal law protects both…

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