What are the Termination Laws in Kentucky?

What are the Termination Laws in Kentucky?

Although Kentucky is generally an “at will” state, employees may still suffer wrongful termination. At will employees may be let go for any non-discriminatory reasons, but discrimination, retaliation, and other forms of wrongful termination occur every day. You may be the victim of a wrongful termination. If so, there are legal options you can pursue…

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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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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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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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Deadlines for Filing a Wrongful Termination Lawsuit in Kentucky

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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What Qualifies as Wrongful Termination in Kentucky?

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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Wrongful termination in violation of public policy is illegal in Kentucky.

WRONGFUL TERMINATION – The Public Policy Exception

Even though Kentucky is an employment-at-will state, your employer can’t fire you if it violates a well established public policy in Kentucky. It’s pretty well-known that Kentucky is an “employment-at-will” state. Kentucky has no general law that requires employers to have a reason, good or bad, in order to terminate their employees. According to the…

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USERRA – Protecting the Rights of our Uniformed Men and Women

Imagine coming back from a war zone, finally back on American soil and looking to get back to civilian life. You have a well-established job outside of your military occupation, so getting back to a normal work routine is something you almost look forward to after months of deployment. Only, when you notify your employer…

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$345,000 settlement for whistleblowing allegations

A former McCracken County clerk employee has settled her claims for wrongful termination, based upon allegations that she was harassed by coworkers then fired by the county clerk in 2012 after she blew the whistle on what she believed was tax fraud. The county and its insurance provider paid her $345,000 to “avoid the risk…

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Are you entitled to leave from work under the Family Medical Leave Act?

Have you recently given birth, only to return to work and find your position no longer available or that you have been demoted? Perhaps you are the caretaker of an elderly parent who is facing serious health complications. In either scenario, the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) protects eligible employees from being fired or losing…

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