The Difference Between Exempt and Non-Exempt
Any employer in today’s marketplace has likely heard of exempt versus non-exempt employees at least once because all employees fall into one category or the other as required by the Fair Labor Standards Act or FLSA. The most basic difference between the two employment classifications is that exem…
Alabama Housing Discrimination Lawyer
The Federal Fair Housing Act protects the rights of individuals to obtain access to housing without discrimination. Housing discrimination is also illegal under Alabama law. Building owners, landlords, homeowners, and others involved in the housing industry have an obligation to comply with federal and state fair housing laws. When these laws are violated, legal remedies are available to compel offenders to alter their policies and practices, and in some cases, pay monetary damages to victims of discrimination.
Are You Misclassified by Your Employer?
Did you know that being classified as an independent contractor can lead to wage theft? If you don’t know whether your employee has misclassified you as an independent contractor, you could be losing money from every paycheck without even realizing it.
Businesses seeking any way to increase profi…
What is Employment Discrimination?
It is illegal to discriminate based on a protected characteristic at any level of employment. Illegal workplace discrimination actually encompasses all aspects of employment from hiring to active employment to firing. Employment discrimination occurs when a job applicant, employee or terminated e…
When Should You Call an Executive Compensation Attorney?
Today’s modern business executive is given high levels of responsibility, including handling high-pressure situations and being held accountable for significant portions of company assets, staff and productivity levels. When an experienced business executive plans to leave a comfortable state of …
What is Workplace Retaliation?
Do you know what actions can be categorized as illegal workplace retaliation? What exactly is illegal workplace retaliation? When is an adverse action not considered illegal retaliation? These are important questions to ask yourself as an employee in the modern workplace. In the simplest terms, i…
Sexual Harassment in the Restaurant Industry
Sexual harassment is particularly common in the restaurant industry. In the service-oriented industry, employees (i.e. waitresses, bartenders, hosts, dishwashers, bussers, etc.) hear the frequently repeated motto that the customer is always right. This leaves tip-waged workers subject to enduring…
Are You Being Discriminated Against in the Workplace?
Are you being discriminated against on the job or do you just have some disagreeable co-workers? Do you have a boss that is cranky and taciturn, or do you have a boss that mistreats his employees because of protected characteristics? No one likes to work alongside unpleasant co-workers or for a b…
Were You Wrongfully Terminated Due to Pregnancy?
Sadly, there are some employers who simply aren’t able to feel congratulatory when one of their employees is pregnant. These employers tend to focus more on the possibility that the employee’s pregnancy may increase their need for time off and/or alter their ability to fulfill their job duties. S…
HR Employees can be victims of Retaliation, Too
Many employees view Human Resources as the enemy, helping management to carry out unfair or discriminatory policies. Did you know that Human Resources employees who advocate for employees can be the victims of retaliation themselves?
Are Employers Required to Pay Overtime?
Overtime laws are detailed in the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). The U.S. Department of Labor is responsible for interpreting the law and setting the specific rules for businesses to follow. These rules designate when employers are required to pay their employees overtime, the rate of pay they …
How Does the FMLA Protect Employees?
The FMLA, or Family and Medical Leave Act, is a federal law that guarantees 12 workweeks of unpaid leave per year without any threat of job loss to certain employees. Employers covered by the law are also required by the FMLA to maintain the employee’s benefits while they are on FMLA leave, just …
5 Ways to Identify Age Discrimination in the Workplace
The Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA) has been around since 1967. And while this law was a good step in protecting workers from age discrimination, this type of discrimination is still widespread among employers. In today’s workplace, employers do not come right out and say, “you’re too old”. Discrimination is much subtler, making it harder to identify and prove.
I Believe my Rights have been Violated in the Workplace – What Can I do About It?
Employees who face a difficult work environment are typically under a great deal of stress, and they often have a hard time focusing on their jobs. This could be due to disagreements, disputes, or hostility from a manager, supervisor, co-worker, or multiple parties. Workplace challenges can sometimes be chalked up to personality clashes, differing worldviews, and other common sources of conflict. However, when those disputes arise because of an employee’s membership in a protected class like race, sex, pregnancy religion or national origin, employers and co-workers may cross the line into violating the law.
State’s weak response to sexual harassment makes reporting risky
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Should I Stay or Should I Go? Resign or Wait For Termination
Most people who call our office are at their wit’s end. They think they a termination is coming, they are being harassed, or worse; their employers are making them choose between termination or resigning. Employees who feel that they are victims of discrimination often wonder what they should do. The answer depends on the facts of each case, but as a general rule, when it comes to pursuing a legal claim, it is often best to stay put.
She said she’d been sexually harassed. Then she was fired.
Unfortunately, retaliation for reporting sexual harassment is not uncommon, but it is definitely illegal.
Know Your Workplace Rights During and After Pregnancy
A pregnancy announcement is a joyful occasion for families around the world. When you discover that you’ll be adding a baby to your family, you should be able to experience the happiness that goes along with this discovery. Fortunately, there are laws in the United States that protect mothers and
Sexual Discrimination in the Workplace and Beyond
Whether you are obtaining your first job after graduating from college or merely a few years away from retirement, you may experience some form of sexual discrimination in your lifetime. For women, sexual discrimination can be a part of functioning in the world. For hundreds of years, women have …
Facts About Pregnancy Discrimination
Despite the progress our nation has made in employment law over the years, pregnancy discrimination in the workplace still harms many women across the land. A significant number of employers refuse to hire pregnant women, or contrive to find excuses to fire current personnel who become pregnant. …
Answers about Pregnancy Discrimination
The following pregnancy discrimination FAQs provide some important information regarding women’s rights and protections from pregnancy discrimination.
When you are ready for specific information regarding your rights, contact the Atlanta pregnancy discrimination lawyers at the Law Firm of Barret…
Is it Really Illegal to Join a Union in Alabama?
The following pregnancy discrimination FAQs provide some important information regarding women’s rights and protections from pregnancy discrimination.
When you are ready for specific information regarding your rights, contact the Atlanta pregnancy discrimination lawyers at the Law Firm of Barret…
The Ugly Truth About Workplace Discrimination Against Veterans
It may seem unthinkable that an employer would single out a veteran or service member for discrimination at work, but it happens quite a lot. Whether it is a general misunderstanding about the military, an outright negativity toward those who serve, or more subtle discrimination, such as a desire to avoid prolonged absences for deployments or other obligations, there are employers who actually try to avoid hiring veterans and service members. For some, it is an irrational fear that veterans will not be stable mentally or successful in terms of career productivity.
When Can I Take My Maternity Leave from Work?
It understates the matter considerably to say that the birth of a child is an important event in the life of a...