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Facing a wrongful termination or workplace discrimination claim can leave you feeling uneasy. A successful claim against your business can result in your business facing a steep judgment that may be difficult to pay, and the damage caused to employee morale and your...
In a world where remote work and gig work have become commonplace, your business has more options for securing workers than ever before. And some of those options can save your business a significant amount of money. For example, classifying a worker as an independent...
Sexual harassment is a problem in many workforces. It can impact workers in diverse industries and at different stages of their careers. In Kentucky, workers may face both forms of sexual harassment recognized by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). One...
There are many advantages to having an employee handbook. Having workplace policies included in an employee handbook can help avoid potential litigation in Kentucky. In addition, an employee handbook can clarify workplace policies and procedures, which can help...
As an employer, you’re bound to face a lot of employment law issues, any one of which could be costly to your firm’s finances and reputation. That’s why it’s imperative that you’re proactive in protecting your business, but that’s easier said than done. By taking a...
Can a contract be too restrictive? In part one, we discussed the various types of employee agreements that might contain language preventing one party from taking certain actions. These restrictive covenants are common no matter the size or scope of the organization....
What is a restrictive covenant? When drafting any type of employee agreement, a business will likely seek to remain fair but also protect themselves whenever possible. This is true in any type of contract or agreement, including employee handbooks, severance...
While the standard workweek is 40 hours, there is no legal limit on the number of hours employees (ages 16 and up) are allowed to work each week. According to the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), covered, non-exempt employees are entitled to overtime wages for any...
You’ve known most of your employees for years. Some of them have been with you for decades. You can’t believe that these people would ever steal so much as a dollar, let alone embezzle from the company, right? Well, it’s time to rethink that idea. Fraud prevention...
The human resources (HR) department at an organization should be just that – a resource for humans. HR representatives exist to serve as a bridge between management and employees and ensure workplaces are compliant with federal and state employment laws. However, a...