Jennifer Arbogast, appointed as Glasgow’s Police Chief in 2019 after starting as an officer in 2002, has taken legal action against the city for enduring gender discrimination. Despite her commendable service, she faced ongoing sexism, which the lawsuit details with specific examples of degrading comments questioning her suitability for her role due to her gender. Arbogast, compelled to retire in April 2023 due to these adverse conditions, has had her claims corroborated by affidavits from ex-councilwoman Sheri D. Eubank and ex-officer Howard Garrison, who confirmed the prevalence of sexist at ..read more

Typically, a microaggression is defined as something that is relatively subtle and may be an everyday act, but it still has a negative impact on certain groups of people. This may be done intentionally or even unintentionally. But it can be a form of discrimination or harassment. It’s called a microaggression because it isn’t as obvious as other types of discrimination in the past. In the modern era, U.S. labor laws clearly state that discrimination is illegal, and business owners and employees understand this. But that doesn’t mean that these biased attitudes have always changed, and so micro ..read more

Workplace retaliation is a serious concern across the United States. Labor laws protect workers from retaliation for engaging in legally protected activities such as reporting discrimination, harassment, safety violations or other unlawful behaviors. Your employer may attempt to retaliate using subtle means so as not to leave evidence, a phenomenon sometimes referred to as “quiet firing.” Signs that you are being quiet fired may include the following. 1. Increasingly mundane work One of the signs that your employer might be quietly firing you is if they start assigning increasingly mundane or ..read more

Employees in Kentucky take legal action against their employers for a variety of different issues. Sometimes, a worker experiences harassment or discrimination on the job, and they want to hold their employer legally accountable. Other times, companies may violate certain employment laws, like rules entitling workers to fair compensation based on the time that they worked. Workers frustrated by company policies sometimes decide to take legal action. One of the scenarios that might warrant employee litigation is a claim that an employer misclassified or mischaracterized an employee. When an emp ..read more

If you have a medical condition and need your employer to make a change to your job or work environment to help you perform your duties, you should inform them. But how can you make such a request? Is there a wrong way to go about it? Here is how you can request a reasonable accommodation at work: You can request in writing or face-to-face conversation You can request a reasonable accommodation in writing, face-to-face conversation or any other form of communication. However, it may be wise to send your request in written form for documentation purposes. Your employer will likely respond in wr ..read more

Kentucky’s workers’ compensation laws are designed to provide protection and support to employees who suffer work-related injuries or illnesses. Understanding these laws is crucial for employees. As an employee, knowing the following about workers’ compensation laws will help you protect your rights. Eligibility for workers’ compensation To be eligible for workers’ compensation benefits, an individual must be an employee who has sustained an injury or illness directly related to their job. This includes injuries occurring on the work premises or elsewhere while performing job-related duties. I ..read more

In Kentucky, the distinction between an independent contractor and an employee hinges on several key factors that affect legal rights, responsibilities and protections. This distinction is crucial for businesses and workers because it results in various legal and financial implications, including tax liabilities, workers’ compensation eligibility and employment benefits. Determining a worker’s status isn’t solely at the discretion of a business or the individual. Kentucky law and guidelines from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) provide frameworks for t ..read more

For the most part, the law is relatively clear about the rights of employees to receive wages for their work. Federal law establishes minimum wage obligations and certain payroll requirements for hourly workers. One of those most important protections is the right to overtime compensation when workers have to put in more than 40 hours of labor in a specific week. Overtime wages should generally be at least 150% of someone’s standard hourly wage. Some workers paid on a salary basis are exempt from overtime wage requirements. However, most hourly employees should receive overtime if they put in ..read more

When many people think about workplace retaliation, they imagine getting fired. Perhaps a worker reports unsafe conditions or sexual harassment that has been taking place on the job. The next day, they find out that they’re being terminated, and they know that it is retaliation for that report. This can and does happen. But it’s still important to note that retaliation does not always include being fired or losing your job. There are many other ways that employers may retaliate, which could still be illegal. Changing the schedule One example is when the employer changes the work schedule. Perh ..read more

If you experience sexual harassment at work, there are two primary legal grounds upon which you can file a claim. The first is “quid pro quo,” if someone insisted that you give sexual favors by offering something in exchange, this situation applies to you. For example, they said they’d give you a pay raise or help you keep your job if you acceded to the sexual action they wanted. The other, which is more common – probably because it is usually less blatant – is that you can claim you’ve experienced a hostile work environment. It’s a negative work environment based on protected characteristics ..read more