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0 Answers | Asked in Civil Rights, Constitutional Law, Consumer Law and Employment Law for Kentucky on
Q: Department of corrections placed my fiance in The Brady center can I file an action due to him dying in the facility

I know the people that work there are supposed to do checks ever so often they didn't do so or they would have seen him brain dead he laid there so long

0 Answers | Asked in Business Law, Employment Law and Contracts for Kentucky on
Q: Does my employer have any right to a system I developed if I didn't sign any contract stating such?

I created a training program that is now integrated into my companies daily functions. However I have found a market for it for other companies. I have never signed any contract or legal document relating to my employment and anything I create while at this employer. Would they have any legal right... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Employment Law, Health Care Law and Medical Malpractice for Kentucky on
Q: Am I required to disclose this?

I am a healthcare provider and was given a written warning by HR at my hospital for a hipaa violation. I did not have any further action required besides signing the warning, no restrictions were placed on my privileges or license. It was not reported to my current state medical board. I am... View More

2 Answers | Asked in Employment Law and Civil Rights for Kentucky on
Q: Am I being retaliated against

I have an assistant manager who told me she was going to send a employee home for a “bad attitude” this employee did not have an attitude if anything she was in a better mood then anyone there. I told this employee to be careful how she acts because the assistant manager was going to send her... View More

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answered on Jun 21, 2024

Based on the information provided, there are a few key points to consider regarding potential retaliation:

1. Reduced hours: The significant reduction in your scheduled hours shortly after the incident could be seen as a potential form of retaliation, especially if it's a noticeable...
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Q: Company gas cards with our names on them are we liable if someone takes them?

We were issued gas cards with our names on them by our company and we carried them all the time..now they want us to leave them at work out in the open for anyone to grab… but they say gas is being stolen.. is this legal???

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answered on Jun 2, 2024

If your company is asking you to leave gas cards with your names on them out in the open, this could lead to security and liability issues. Leaving the cards in an unsecured location increases the risk of theft or misuse, which could potentially be traced back to you if the cards are in your name.... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Business Law, Contracts and Employment Law for Kentucky on
Q: Can you be made to sign away your, required by Kentucky Law, mandatory work breaks?

In Kentucky there are mandatory Break periods - 10 minutes for every 4 hours worked and if you work over 5 hours, a mandatory meal break between your third and fifth hour. But my neighbor has been coerced to sign away their breaks for nothing in return to work at a local fast food restaurant. This... View More

Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on May 27, 2024

Sound like a violation of Ky labor laws. A complaint to the Labor Board might resolve the problem.

1 Answer | Asked in Employment Law and Employment Discrimination for Kentucky on
Q: I am a senior citizen and was fired recently over a statement I was accused of saying. Which I never said!

Supposedly,I was accused of calling an African a "lazy N word". Supposedly there was an investigation done but the only person I believe was asked about the situation would call me "old and ugly". I should have reported him for these statements and other statements but I... View More

Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on May 15, 2024

Specifically, what is your question? More info is needed to answer your question properly.

1 Answer | Asked in Employment Discrimination and Employment Law for Kentucky on
Q: In the state of Kentucky can previous employers disclose if I was terminated?
Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on May 8, 2024

They should not, no.

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Q: I just received a Notice of Entry of Appearance and Election of Electronic Service from my previous boss

There is a motion to hear on April 10th at 9

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answered on Apr 6, 2024

I understand this may be a stressful situation. Here are a few key points and suggestions based on the information you've provided:

1. Notice of Entry of Appearance: This means that an attorney has formally notified the court that they will be representing your former employer in the...
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1 Answer | Asked in Employment Law and Employment Discrimination for Kentucky on
Q: In the state of Kentucky, can an employer force you to go in the negatives on your PTO versus taking the day unpaid?

Ex. Employee is moving within the next three weeks and asked employer for the day off due to moving day falling on a Monday. Employer made it aware that the employee does not have PTO accrued and then told the employee have no choice other than to go to into the negatives on PTO, or come in... View More

Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on Apr 1, 2024

It should be set out in the Employee Handbook your employer should have given you when you were hired.

1 Answer | Asked in Employment Law and Cannabis & Marijuana Law for Kentucky on
Q: Is it considered unlawful discrimination to refuse to offer employment based on the smell of marijuana on a prospect?
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answered on Mar 26, 2024

Refusing to offer employment based on the smell of marijuana on a candidate can be complex legally and varies by location and industry. In states where marijuana is legal for medical or recreational use, the situation is particularly nuanced. Employers still have rights to maintain a drug-free... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Civil Litigation, Criminal Law, Employment Law and Sexual Harassment for Kentucky on
Q: What can be done when an inmate has been sexually assaulted by a corrections officer?

My girlfriend was incarcerated at a women's prison facility in Virginia for several years. There's been two substantiated PREAS filed and found true. My girlfriend used 27 razor blades to take her own life when she was incarcerated all bc of this corrections officer and the way that she... View More

Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on Mar 10, 2024

If she took her own life, how is she now home with separation anxiety?

1 Answer | Asked in Employment Discrimination and Employment Law for Kentucky on
Q: I was hired at a new job, so I quit my previous job. Now the new employer is ignoring me. Do I need a lawyer?

I put 2 weeks notice in and after the 2 weeks I contacted my new employer and he said he would get back to me with a start date. Now he keeps ducking me when I ask about the date. I quit my job because he told me I was hired. What can I do?

Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on Feb 26, 2024

You should determine your status with the new company before you take any action at all.

1 Answer | Asked in Employment Discrimination and Employment Law for Kentucky on
Q: Can I be suspended for another employees mistake but no action against that employee just me?

My manager told one employee that we wished it was me that made the mistake so he could fire me so instead he suspended me for 5 days no pay but nothing to the employee that made the mistake.

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answered on Feb 9, 2024

In Kentucky, if you are suspended for another employee's mistake with no action taken against the employee who actually made the mistake, especially if there's an expressed wish by the manager that you had made the mistake for the purpose of firing you, this could potentially be... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Employment Discrimination and Employment Law for Kentucky on
Q: Who do you go to when the owner knows the manager is covering for her family employees?

They still from the safe, the register on camera.

They sell and use drugs in the building on camera. She keeps some people on payroll after supposed termination. They end up coming back. She takes hrs from other employees to feed or fix the problems for the ones that use drugs. Could use... View More

Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on Feb 7, 2024

Contact the sheriffs department or the FBI and report the matter.

1 Answer | Asked in Business Law, Employment Law and Criminal Law for Kentucky on
Q: Can an unsupervised probationer half to give consent to a urine sample during a ground search at a business.

My work place is gonna be being searched by an on going investigation of money laundering and prostitution and drugs.

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answered on Dec 28, 2023

When a workplace is subject to an ongoing investigation for various illegal activities, including money laundering, prostitution, and drug-related offenses, law enforcement authorities may conduct searches. During these searches, individuals on unsupervised probation may be asked to provide consent... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Employment Discrimination and Employment Law for Kentucky on
Q: Is an employer being discriminatory when employees are not treated equally concerning benefits ?

Current employer refuses to allow my fiance and her son to be covered under my health benefits due to us not being married. Less than 1 year after this happened, employer is allowing another employees "partner" to be covered under her health benefits( they are both female )

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Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on Dec 27, 2023

Could be an equal protection violation but more facts are necessary to determine.

1 Answer | Asked in Civil Rights, Employment Law and Landlord - Tenant for Kentucky on
Q: I live and previously worked for hotel 8 months can they just fire me and call police and make me leave without eviction

I have worked as on site maintenance at woodspring suites hotel for 8 months , they refused to pay me any overtime, will not pay me for on call time , which I have been on call every other day from clock out till 8 am next morning and not allowed to leave the property during this time. I have now... View More

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answered on Nov 24, 2023

In your situation, there are a few key legal issues to consider. Firstly, regarding your employment and unpaid overtime, you have rights under labor laws. Since you mention being on call and not being paid appropriately, you might have a claim for unpaid wages. It's important to document all... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Civil Rights, Employment Law and Landlord - Tenant for Kentucky on
Q: I live and previously worked for hotel 8 months can they just fire me and call police and make me leave without eviction

I have worked as on site maintenance at woodspring suites hotel for 8 months , they refused to pay me any overtime, will not pay me for on call time , which I have been on call every other day from clock out till 8 am next morning and not allowed to leave the property during this time. I have now... View More

Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on Nov 21, 2023

You need to file a complaint with the Kentucky Labor Board regarding all the monies owed to you. As far as the eviction, it appears you may have some defenses. Check with your local legal aid society regarding possible pro bono or reduced fee representation.

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