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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...
In this day and age, especially due to the recent COVID-19 pandemic, it has become a norm for companies to house remote employees. While the responsibilities of these employees vary from industry to industry and role to rule, one thing remains true among all remote...
Workers who are eligible for the Fair Labor and Standards Act (FLSA) are entitled to overtime pay. While the FLSA is a federal law, in Kentucky there is also an additional law that employers must adhere to. If you are a worker in Kentucky and you believe that you are...