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Evidence That Will – And Will NOT – Support A Georgia Workplace Discrimination Claim

Evidence That Will – and Will NOT – Support a Georgia Workplace Discrimination Claim

  • March 9, 2021
  • Christopher Vaughn
  • Employment Law

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…

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How Does The Pregnant Workers Fairness Act Affect Pregnancy Discrimination Laws?

How Does the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act Affect Pregnancy Discrimination Laws?

  • February 25, 2021
  • Christopher Vaughn
  • Employment Law

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…

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4 Illegal Questions Georgia Employers Ask During Interviews

4 Illegal Questions Georgia Employers Ask During Interviews

  • February 11, 2021
  • Christopher Vaughn
  • Employment Law

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…

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Timeline Of An MSPB Hearing

Timeline of an MSPB Hearing

  • January 21, 2021
  • Christopher Vaughn
  • Merit Systems Protection Board (MSPB)

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…

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4 Things To Know About Georgia Employment Laws And The “Gig” Economy

4 Things to Know About Georgia Employment Laws and the “Gig” Economy

  • January 7, 2021
  • Christopher Vaughn
  • Employment Law

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…

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New Employment Laws To Take Effect In Georgia In January 2021

New Employment Laws to Take Effect in Georgia in January 2021

  • December 18, 2020
  • Christopher Vaughn
  • Employment Law

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…

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Should I File A Georgia Employment Discrimination Claim Under Federal Or State Law?

Should I File a Georgia Employment Discrimination Claim Under Federal or State Law?

  • December 4, 2020
  • Christopher Vaughn
  • Employment Law

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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Discrimination And Harassment In The Georgia Remote Workplace

Discrimination and Harassment in the Georgia Remote Workplace

  • November 19, 2020
  • Christopher Vaughn
  • Sexual Harassment

Over the last few years, there have been numerous indicators that employers in Georgia and throughout the US were gradually shifting toward the remote workplace. Of course, this trend took an even sharper turn in March 2020 when COVID-19 disrupted…

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Top 4 Tips For Filing An HR Complaint Against Your Georgia Employer

Top 4 Tips for Filing an HR Complaint Against Your Georgia Employer

  • November 5, 2020
  • Christopher Vaughn
  • Employment Disputes

If you have encountered mistreatment in the workplace or misconduct by your Georgia employer, you may need to consider filing a complaint with your employer’s human resources department. Many employees in your position choose to take action after a violation…

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Can I Request “Reasonable Accommodations” From My Georgia Employer?

Can I Request “Reasonable Accommodations” From My Georgia Employer?

  • October 29, 2020
  • Christopher Vaughn
  • Employment Law

The short answer is that yes, you are within your right to ask your Georgia employer to make reasonable accommodations that enable you to do your job. Title VII of the Civil Rights Act and related laws prohibit employment discrimination…

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