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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... View More
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
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... View More
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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
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
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
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
I am being accused of being involved in this theft. I had talked to this customer beforehand and he left so I took a break then he came back in the store and stole cartons of cigarettes and walked out while I was outside on my break. I’ve never seen this man a day in my life and I definitely... View More
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answered on Oct 30, 2023
Employers have a broad right to discipline their employees for any reason, as long as the reason is not illegal or discriminatory. In your case, your employer may argue that you were negligent in your duties by not preventing the customer from stealing the cigarettes. They may also argue that you... View More
I started feeling really hot and dizzy so I sat down in the brake room becuase I was about to fall over and she came in and started yelling at me and threatened to fire me if I didnt get back up and work I threw up 2 minutes later
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answered on Oct 20, 2023
In Kentucky, if you believe that your employer is ignoring your physical health and subjecting you to unsafe working conditions, you may have legal options. Your first step should be to document the incident, any conversations, and any medical issues you experienced as a result. You should also... View More
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answered on Aug 28, 2023
Public employees in Kentucky, like individuals in most states, have certain rights to freedom of speech and expression, even in their personal lives. While displaying a bumper sticker on a personal vehicle generally falls under this protection, there could be limitations or considerations based on... View More
Was dined a job for showing positive for THC in urine and I only use CBD gummies, vape and oils instead of Mobic for my arthritis which has severe health problems associated with medication. Was informed any use of CBD products will cause you to fail and I could not be employed and when when the... View More
answered on May 24, 2023
Currently, Kentucky does not offer any sort of employment protection to legal CBD users.
In Kentucky, CBD products are legal if they contain 0.3% or less THC. In order to test positive in a typical urine test, a user would need to consume more than 2,000 mg of legal CBD products / day.... View More
I am working on a government contract in Kentucky. I work on the computer to perform my work and they use a time keeping system that requires us to clock in and out daily, as well as clock in and out for our two 15 minute breaks and 30 minute lunch. At the end of the night when we clock out we have... View More
answered on Jan 18, 2023
You should contact a Kentucky employment attorney to discuss your situation in further detail, because whether off-the-clock work is compensable is a very fact-specific analysis. In addition, federal law generally requires breaks of 20 minutes or less to be paid. If you are required to clock in and... View More
As a nurse in KY, I have accepted a new job.my current employer is threatening to "hold" me in my current job for 90 days to prevent me from leaving/accepting the new job. Is this legal?
answered on Oct 26, 2022
While your employer can't force you to remain in your current role, there may be legal ramifications if you decide to leave early. For example, if you signed a contract stating you'd remain in the role for a certain amount of time and then leave before that time is up, your employer may... View More
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
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answered on Jul 27, 2024
I understand how devastating this situation must be for you. If you believe that the Department of Corrections staff at The Brady Center were negligent in their duty to perform regular checks, leading to your fiancé's death, you might have grounds to file a legal action. It’s important to... View More
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
answered on May 27, 2024
Sound like a violation of Ky labor laws. A complaint to the Labor Board might resolve the problem.
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
answered on May 15, 2024
Specifically, what is your question? More info is needed to answer your question properly.
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
answered on Apr 1, 2024
It should be set out in the Employee Handbook your employer should have given you when you were hired.
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
answered on Mar 10, 2024
If she took her own life, how is she now home with separation anxiety?
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?
answered on Feb 26, 2024
You should determine your status with the new company before you take any action at all.
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