Category: Harassment
Written by Cooper & Friedman PLLC on October 16, 2018
Disability discrimination occurs when an employer unfavorably treats a qualified employee or applicant as a result of an impairment that they may have. Both the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) prohibit discrimination on the basis of a disability. The EEOC defines a disability as “a physical or mental […]
Written by Cooper & Friedman PLLC on October 9, 2018
In an ideal world, everyone would love their job and going to work Monday through Friday. In a normal world, everyone should enjoy going to their job most of the time. However, that isn’t always the case. Some people dread their job because of their employer or, more often, a hostile work environment. But what […]
Written by Cooper & Friedman PLLC on September 14, 2018
While everyone has a basic need for housing, many disadvantaged groups are still struggling to gain equal access to it. Property owners, property managers, developers, real estate agents, mortgage lenders, homeowners’ associations, financial institutions, and even insurance providers can affect housing opportunities for many. For applicants or tenants seeking assistance with finding or residing in […]
Written by Cooper & Friedman PLLC on August 13, 2018
Being fired can be heartbreaking, inconvenient, and anger inducing. It can also be unfair and biased in which case it is called wrongful termination. In states like Kentucky and Indiana, neither the employer nor the employee enters a contract with, or holds any obligation to, the other. Kentucky and Indiana are both “at-will” states for […]
Written by Cooper & Friedman PLLC on August 8, 2018
When looking to fill a vacant position, employers often rely on the job interview to help determine the winning candidate. Resumes and cover letters can only convey so much. Employers want to get to know candidates prior to hiring them and that is where the job interview factors in. There are multiple ways to go […]
Written by Cooper & Friedman PLLC on July 26, 2018
Sexual harassment in the workplace encompasses any unwanted sexual behavior that interferes with an individual’s employment. Any advance (verbal or physical) as well as an exchange for sexual favors, that is unwelcome and takes place at work, is considered sexual harassment. Sexual harassment on the job is prevalent in many service-based industries where employees rely […]
Written by Cooper & Friedman PLLC on June 25, 2018
As an employee, it’s always a good idea to fully understand your legal rights as well as what is and isn’t allowed at work. While there are many public policies set in place to protect an employee from being discriminated against, both Kentucky & Indiana are at-will states. This means that unless an employee is […]
Written by Cooper & Friedman PLLC on May 28, 2018
If you experience or report discrimination or harassment in the workplace, you are legally protected from retaliation from your employer. However, just because it is illegal does not stop someone from doing it. According to the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, about a third of discrimination charges in the workplace involve a retaliation claim. When you file […]
Written by Cooper & Friedman PLLC on April 18, 2018
Collections and Credit: What You Should Know When you owe money to a business or person, they may report your debt to a debt collection agency that will act as a third party between the debtor and the creditor. Depending on your situation, that third party agency may report your collection to nationwide credit reporting […]
Written by Cooper & Friedman PLLC on January 22, 2018
In October 2017, The New York Times published an article detailing film producer Harvey Weinstein’s harassment of Hollywood actresses. After that initial story broke out, the floodgates opened. Sexual harassment in the workplace became a hot button topic all over the world, sparking discussions and think pieces galore. But it’s not just sexual harassment– bullying […]
