Non-compete agreements are extremely common and often appear in a new employee contract. Both the employee and the employer need to know their purpose and their limitations. In the state of Kentucky, “non-compete agreements are typically enforceable against an...
Discrimination in the workplace can be difficult to spot, but it is not impossible when you know the warning signs. Employment laws prohibit all forms of discrimination in the workplace. However, if you believe your employer is engaging in unlawful discriminatory...
There are many instances where a child has an absent biological parent (whether it's due to their death, incarceration, abuse allegations or other reasons). When that happens, a stepparent may be eligible to adopt. While many people assume that adoption is beneficial...
Many employers take time to draft their employee handbook only to see their workers take it and read a few pages then stow it away in a drawer. Most employees don't ever take another look at it again -- until there is a problem. This often happens when someone is told...
Many individuals looking to test the waters with their business concept opt to operate as sole proprietors. It avoids them having to go through the incorporation process, which involves paying state registration fees and holding annual meetings as required by...
Most common forms of discrimination have their roots in cultural myths or pervasive stereotypes. Racism and sexism, for example, paint huge portions of the population with broad strokes that may not reflect an individual's personality or behavior. The same is true of...
In some ways, a divorce represents the demise of a dream. When you marry your special person, you probably envision a long and prosperous life together, maybe with children and a happily-ever-after storybook ending. Sadly, it doesn’t always work out that way. People...
When undertaking the task of estate planning, you have the freedom to build a plan that meets the unique needs of your family. The earlier you begin planning your estate, the easier it will be to keep it updated throughout the changes in your life. One of the most...
After parents split up, the parent who doesn’t have primary physical custody will sometimes drop out of their child’s life for one reason or another -- at least for a while. Sometimes they have a struggle with addiction or alcoholism, sometimes they’re just angry....
If you and your spouse are experiencing significant discord in your marriage, you may be considering a divorce. While divorcing does solve some of your immediate issues, it will put a definitive end to your relationship. In cases where the couple is uncertain if they...
