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As A Federal Employee, Should I Take A Lie Detector Test?

As a Federal Employee, Should I Take a Lie Detector Test?

  • August 13, 2021
  • Christopher Vaughn
  • Employment Law

Despite their popularity among movies and TV writers, lie detector tests (also known as polygraph tests) are not considered especially reliable by professionals. In fact, a report from the American Psychological Association states that lie detector tests are often inaccurate,…

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Are Employers Protected From Liability For Same-Race Discrimination?

Are Employers Protected from Liability for Same-Race Discrimination?

  • July 25, 2021
  • Christopher Vaughn
  • Employment Law

Racial discrimination occurs when an individual treats another individual differently based on their race or their perceived race. Racial discrimination can occur when a person is specifically targeted for the color of their skin, but it can also take a…

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Do Employees Who Use Medical Marijuana Have Any Legal Protections?

Do Employees Who Use Medical Marijuana Have Any Legal Protections?

  • July 11, 2021
  • Christopher Vaughn
  • Disciplinary Actions, Employment Disputes, Employment Law

Medical marijuana is now legal in some form in more than two-thirds of the country, including Georgia, but the laws governing its use are not necessarily in agreement with the laws concerning employee protections for medical marijuana use. Unlike many…

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Independent Contractors Rule Change Withdrawn By Department Of Labor

Independent Contractors Rule Change Withdrawn by Department of Labor

  • June 10, 2021
  • Christopher Vaughn
  • Employment Law

Just two weeks before the end of the Trump administration, a rule was passed under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) that would have changed the guidelines employers use when classifying their workers as employees or independent contractors. It was…

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How Employees Can Protect Themselves From Workplace Retaliation

How Employees Can Protect Themselves from Workplace Retaliation

  • June 8, 2021
  • Christopher Vaughn
  • Employment Disputes, Employment Law, Whistleblowers

Under both federal and Georgia state law, employers are prohibited from retaliating against an employee that engages in a protected action, which includes filing a complaint, testifying against an employer, or reporting an employer for workplace discrimination or harassment. But…

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What Do I Need To Know About My Severance Agreement If I’m Over 40?

What do I need to know about my severance agreement if I’m over 40?

  • May 27, 2021
  • Christopher Vaughn
  • Employment Law

Severance pay can seem like the silver lining of an untimely termination from your job. However, there are special considerations to be made before you sign your severance package. When you do, you usually forfeit certain rights and it could…

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What Is A Non-compete Agreement, And Is It Enforceable?

What is a non-compete agreement, and is it enforceable?

  • May 26, 2021
  • Christopher Vaughn
  • Employment Law

A non-compete agreement (also sometimes referred to as a “restrictive covenant”) is a contract between a company and an employee that prevents an employee from going to work for one of the company’s competitors. The justifications that companies often give…

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How Can I Collect Back Pay If My Employer Owes Me Overtime?

How Can I Collect Back Pay If My Employer Owes Me Overtime?

  • April 29, 2021
  • Christopher Vaughn
  • Employment Law

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…

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Can My Employer Prevent Me From Working While Pregnant?

Can My Employer Prevent Me from Working While Pregnant?

  • April 15, 2021
  • Christopher Vaughn
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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…

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6 Employment Laws Every Employer Needs To Understand

6 Employment Laws Every Employer Needs to Understand

  • March 24, 2021
  • Christopher Vaughn
  • Employment Law

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…

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