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...
Month: November 2018
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...