Employment

There are two general categories for most workers. They are either contractual workers who have signed a specific employment agreement, or they are at-will employees. When an employee is classified as at-will, it means there is no specified end date to that business...

Inappropriate jokes and comments can often lead to claims of sexual harassment in the workplace. Even if someone often makes these types of jokes in their personal life, making them in a professional context can cause problems. For instance, an employee may claim that...

Many employees assume that if discrimination occurred, the facts alone will carry the claim. In practice, how you respond and the steps you take can weigh just as heavily as the conduct itself. Even seemingly minor missteps can shape how everything unfolds. If you’ve...

For business owners, classifying workers as either employees or independent contractors is more than just a technicality. The classification comes with significant legal and financial consequences. Misclassifying workers can lead to costly penalties, tax liabilities...

While employers have certain rights to monitor their business, employee privacy rights still apply in the workplace. Kentucky law restricts when and where employers can record workers. As an employee, understanding how these rules apply can help you determine whether...

After a long day at work, the last thing you want is your boss emailing you. If you decide to ignore a message and leave it for tomorrow, could it cost you your job? The answer is not always straightforward and depends on your circumstances. What at-will employment...

Wage theft is a serious issue for workers in Kentucky, as it can leave them unpaid for hours they’ve worked. Kentucky law offers several protections to ensure employees receive fair compensation. Understanding how the state addresses wage theft can help workers defend...

When you speak up about unfair treatment at work, you expect your employer to handle it fairly. But sometimes, employees face punishment for doing the right thing. Retaliation happens when an employer takes negative action against you because you asserted your rights....

Wrongful termination happens when an employer fires an employee in a way that breaks the law or an employment agreement. While Kentucky follows at-will employment laws, meaning an employer can generally fire an employee for any reason, there are exceptions. It’s...

What you do outside of work might feel private, but it can affect your job more than you think. In Kentucky, employers often have wide discretion when it comes to employment decisions. That includes the ability to fire someone for things they do off the clock. At-will...