Yes, you can sue your workplace for emotional distress under several circumstances. If your work environment is causing you emotional distress, someone at work is likely to blame. You may be suffering discrimination, harassment, or a hostile work environment that is causing your emotional distress. You may be entitled to take legal action to put…
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Understanding Kentucky’s overtime laws is crucial for both employers and employees. The state has specific regulations that govern overtime pay, and it’s important to know whether it’s legal to not pay overtime in Kentucky. Failure to comply with state laws could create significant penalties for an employer, and grant you the right to further compensation…
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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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Workplace harassment includes many types of unwanted and bothersome conduct. This may include very serious actions such as sexual harassment, assault, bullying, and discrimination. If you face harassment at your work, you could be entitled to significant financial compensation and other remedies. Our attorneys help you protect your rights and fight back against harassment. The…
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You can sue your employer if you face harassment in Kentucky. It is important to know that harassment is never okay and you deserve to have your rights protected. You can file a state or federal complaint to help stop the harassment. A separate lawsuit may also win you significant monetary damages. Knowing that you…
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Harassment is unacceptable in the workplace, and there are steps you can take to protect your legal rights. Filing a harassment complaint can help you stop the offending conduct, protect yourself at work, and potentially win financial compensation. By filing with the Kentucky Commission on Human Rights or through a separate legal action, you can…
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Sexual harassment cases are often unreported, and many employees wait too long to report them. There are strict time deadlines that limit how long you have to report sexual harassment. Time deadlines may be as short as 180 days from the last incident, but may be longer depending on other unique factors. To ensure your…
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Keeping evidence of your sexual harassment claim is critically important. The documents and other evidence you keep can make or break your sexual harassment case. It proves the abuse you suffered and gives you the documentation necessary to sustain your claim. With it, you and your attorney can work to establish what happened, who is…
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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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Abney Law Office, PLLC is pleased to announce that P. Stewart Abney was named the Best Lawyers® 2025 Employment Law – Individuals “Lawyer of the Year” in Louisville, Kentucky. Stewart was also included in the 2025 edition of The Best Lawyers in America® for Employment Law – Individuals and Litigation – Labor and Employment. “Lawyer of the Year” honors are…
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