There are two classifications of employees - independent contractors and employees. How a service provider is classified has significant implications for the employee and employer. Misclassifying employees is illegal. There are tax revenue considerations, and companies that engage in this…
Most of us have experienced a workplace where hostility or working conditions were unfavorable to being our best selves. When this treatment is to an extreme, it is time to take action. Knowing that your work is your source of…
In an ideal world, all workplaces would work on a purely meritocratic basis. Under such a system, promotions and pay would be determined by work ethic, achievement, and results. We all know that we don’t live in an ideal world,…
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…
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…
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…
When you think of discrimination in the workplace, you might assume that the most common and egregious misconduct is based upon race, sex, gender, or national origin. However, statistics reported by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) reveal that age…
Employment discrimination occurs when an employer treats one or more employees differently based upon certain characteristics, such as race, sex, age, ethnicity, religion, and many others. These practices are unlawful under the Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of…
If you have a disability and request that your employer provide you with a reasonable accommodation at the restaurant where you work, what exactly should that reasonable accommodation look like? In other words, does Title I of the Americans with Disabilities…
Sexual harassment occurs much too frequently in nurses’ workplaces in Georgia and throughout the country. When an employee experiences sexual harassment on the job or is affected by incidents of sexual harassment at work, it is important to learn more…
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