Kentucky employees who witness illegal business activity are to report information to OSHA, the SEC or another authoritative body. Those who report illegal activities are referred to as whistleblowers. If you act as a whistleblower, the federal and state laws grant...
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What to know about workplace sexual harassment
Statistically speaking, women are more likely to report that they were the victims of workplace sexual harassment. However, it is something that employees of either gender may experience while on the job in Kentucky. In 2017, 16.5% of workplace sexual harassment...
A hostile work environment is toxic and illegal
When Kentucky residents go to work, they expect that they are going to be working in an environment that is supportive and allows them to do their job properly. The last thing that anyone wants to find themselves involved in is a hostile work environment. A hostile...
How to proceed if an unemployment claim is denied
Unemployment insurance can be a lifesaver for people in Kentucky who have lost their jobs and need to take care of basic necessities. However, in some cases, unemployment claims are denied. When that happens, Kentuckians should know that they do have options. It's...
The rights of an at-will worker
In most cases, you will be considered an at-will employee of any Kentucky company that you work for during your career. Generally speaking, this means that an employer can terminate your employment without the need to specify why you're being let go. However, this...
Can you negotiate a severance package?
When Kentucky workers are forced to retire or their employment is terminated, some of them will receive a severance package. This is defined as benefits and pay that the employee will receive as a result of early retirement or termination. There are many different...
Does your employer owe you back wages?
When you get a job in Kentucky, your employer can't pay you less than minimum wage. They also have to compensate you for overtime. Even if your employer tells you something different, you could file a complaint if they don't give you fair compensation. What happens if...
Unemployment is a make it or break it issue for many
Like many states, Kentucky had trouble rolling out unemployment insurance payments to everyone who qualified in 2020. Recently, the state auditor testified to the state General Assembly about some of the issues that have plagued the UI system. These problems have had...
When does unemployment insurance kick in?
If you lose your job in the state of Kentucky, you'll need to figure out a way to support yourself before you find another job. Fortunately, qualified individuals can apply for unemployment insurance that replaces their paycheck while they search the job market....
New year may mean new pro-LGBTQ laws
Coming into 2021, our collective hopes and dreams are pinned on better times ahead. For some of us, we look to our state’s legislature and hope they will provide us help and protection, especially the LGBTQ community. And, for those in the LGBTQ community, there have...