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Disability Discrimination – When You Can Do Your Job, But Your Employer Doesn't Think You Can

Do you feel as though you are treated unfairly in the workplace on the basis of your disability or perceived disability? The Americans with Disabilities Act and the Kentucky Civil Rights Act protect people with disabilities, or people who are seen by their employer as being disabled, from employment discrimination. The attorneys at Abney Law…

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The Employee Over 40, Not Over the Hill

You spend your life developing a skill set and gaining experience in the workplace, making valuable contributions as an employee. Today, more and more people are staying in the workforce for a longer period of time, some to build up their retirement account and others because of the uncertain economic forecast. Although the seniority gained…

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The Golden Rule and Employment Discrimination

If you ask any first-grader about the “golden rule,” he or she will likely tell you that it is important to “treat others the way you want to be treated.” Although the golden rule seems like a relatively simple concept, workplace discrimination and unfair treatment is all too common. But that doesn’t mean you have…

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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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