The office holiday party is just one way employers can show their appreciation for employees’ hard work throughout the year. Hosting such an annual get-together gives back to those that have contributed to the company’s success, boosts morale, and creates a...
Independent contractor or employee? Know the difference.
Contractor positions are becoming increasingly frequent in the "gig" workplace. Hiring independent contractors instead of employees offers significant benefits to a company, including saving money on employment taxes, employee benefits, and workers' compensation...
Without hard evidence, how is workplace discrimination proven?
Allegations of discrimination in the workplace persist, from age discrimination to racial bias. But what is required to turn an accusation into a successful lawsuit? Particularly if the plaintiff has no concrete evidence to support her claim of discriminatory...
Kentucky rejects mandatory arbitration in employment contracts
In May, the U.S. Supreme Court held that employers, under the Federal Arbitration Act (FAA), can force employees to sign arbitration agreements that prohibit employees from pursuing class actions and collective actions against the employer. In other words, employers...
Can I get time off on election day in Kentucky?
The mid-term elections are just around the corner. The polls will be open on November 6 from 6:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m., and turn out this year is expected to be high. Although you may want to participate in the upcoming election, you may also be concerned about...
Barnes & Noble: Former CEO was ousted for sexual harassment
Investigating a workplace sexual harassment claim is almost invariably messy. In many cases, only the alleged victim and perpetrator were present during the events and, ultimately, the situation may come down to the credibility of the parties. That seems to be the...
Study finds backlash against men who stand up for others at work
As part of the #MeToo movement, a lot of people have been sharing stories about sexual harassment and gender discrimination they have experienced in the workplace. From that discussion will come a general sense of the severity of the problem and, a lot of people hope,...
