Employees who are paid an hourly wage are entitled to overtime pay when they work more than 40 hours in a workweek. Unfortunately, some employers fail or refuse to pay workers the overtime they’ve earned. When you haven’t been paid…
Being pregnant with a child should be a joyous occasion. Unfortunately, too many women face discrimination in the workplace due to their pregnancy. This discrimination can take the form of firing a pregnant employee, cutting a pregnant employee’s hours, reassigning…
You rely on your Georgia employment law attorney for countless tasks, solid legal advice, and assistance in resolving employment-related disputes. Just as you delegate authority to various professionals regarding other business operations, you know the importance of obtaining knowledgeable input…
When you have been the target of discrimination by a Georgia employer, it can be difficult to know what to do and how to respond. Unfortunately, far too many workers find themselves in the same position: The Equal Employment Opportunity…
In the decades since Congress enacted the Pregnancy Discrimination Act (PDA) in 1978, many women have benefitted from the protections and prohibitions on various types of employer misconduct in the workplace. Most Georgia companies know that it is illegal to…
Interviewing for a new position is stressful, even when you know that you are qualified, possess solid professional references, and have carefully prepared for the meeting. However, no amount of diligence will have you ready to face illegal questions from…
Federal employees enjoy many of the same rights as other workers in Georgia, but you may be thrust into a difficult dilemma and unsure where to turn if your employer violates them. It is understandable that you would hesitate to…
Though the COVID-19 pandemic had a significant impact on the US workforce in 2020, you have to look back 10-15 years to see the earliest developments of the so-called “gig” economy. The term describes a shift from the traditional employment…
While December 2020 may mark a welcome close to one of the most tumultuous years on record, Georgia employers and employees can expect one phenomenon to remain unchanged as we head into 2021: A fresh batch of federal, state, and…
If you work for a Georgia company and believe that your employer has engaged in unlawful discrimination in the workplace, one of your first questions probably relates to your legal options. In most cases, your remedies for employment discrimination matters…
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