Workplace discrimination occurs when an employer allows or participates in the unfair treatment of an employee simply because that employee belongs to a protected class. You may think of race, color and gender as the classes that most often receive this unfair...
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Will the length of my marriage affect my possible alimony award?
If your marriage is coming to an end, you probably have a lot of concerns and questions on your mind. For example, if your earning capacity is significantly lower than your soon-to-be ex-spouse’s, then you might be wondering if you will be able to get spousal support...
Don’t forget about your staff when merging with another company
A company is only as good as its staff. However, employees can easily feel forgotten about when the company they work for merges with another. What can I do to keep staff happy during a merger? It is probably impossible to keep all staff from two merging companies...
What are the signs of age discrimination?
It's a common concern amongst workers that if they don't advance quickly enough, they will have missed their chance to move up in a company. It's an unfortunate fact that many employees assume employers will not hire or advance older workers. This assumption is based...
What no-fault divorce means for Louisville couples
It was not very long ago that when a married person in Kentucky wanted to get a divorce, they had to provide a specific reason. If their spouse objected, they might have been forced to go to trial to prove that their motivation for ending the marriage was real. For...
What are the signs of age discrimination?
It's a common concern amongst workers that if they don't advance quickly enough, they will have missed their chance to move up in a company. It's an unfortunate fact that many employees assume employers will not hire or advance older workers. This assumption is based...
Ending your marriage? Ask yourself these questions first
Deciding to end your marriage is not easy. You may have waited many months or even years to decide if this was right for you. You may have been pushed because of a spouse's adultery or realized that you no longer have the relationship you want after decades...
Construction booms in central Kentucky during economic downturn
Even though the United States is dealing with an economic slowdown, one sector that has not been as affected is the commercial real estate industry. Both construction and real estate sales have continued even though there has been a slowdown in other sectors.According...
Here’s what you should know about divorcing in Kentucky
If you're going to be going through a divorce in Kentucky, it's a good idea to understand the laws that may affect you. The first one that you should understand is the law regarding the waiting period.In Kentucky, you'll need to live apart from your spouse for 60 days...
How does force majeure affect contracts?
Business litigation isn't particularly uncommon, but there is a new form that is taking the country by storm: Landlords who are suing businesses for not paying rent. Whenever there is a time that businesses are struggling, the fact is that they may struggle to pay...