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Female Police Lieutenant Files Sex Discrimination Lawsuit

Sex or gender discrimination in employment violates both federal and Kentucky state law. If you have been subjected to gender discrimination, contact Lexington, Kentucky discrimination lawyer Robert Abell at 859-254-7076.

Unfair Assignments, Harassment & Retaliation Lead to $1 Million Race Discrimination Settlement

A pattern of unfair assignments, a racially hostile work environment and retaliation directed at African-American workers led to a $1 million settlement in a race discrimination case in Rochester. If you have been discriminated against based on your race, contact Lexington, Kentucky discrimination lawyer Robert Abell at 859-254-7076.

Pregnancy Discrimination Suit Against Police Department Settled

A pregnancy discrimination lawsuit by female police officers against the Detroit police department has been settled. If you have been discriminated against based on your sex, gender or pregnancy, contact Lexington, Kentucky discrimination lawyer Robert Abell at 859-254-7076.

Sex Discrimination Suit by Female Sales Reps Against Sanofi Settled for $15 Million

A sex discrimination suit regarding pay and promotions by female sales reps against Sanofit has been settled for $15.3 million. If you have been discriminated against based on your sex or gender, contact Lexington, Kentucky discrimination lawyer Robert Abell at 859-254-7076.

Disability Discrimination Suit Filed Against Toyota by Former Workers

Disability discrimination in employment violates federal and Kentucky state law. If you have suffered discrimination on account of a disability, contact Lexington, Kentucky disability discrimination lawyer Robert Abell at 859-254-7076.

Sex Discrimination Suit by Female Sales Reps Against Novartis Settled for $152 Million

A class action action sex discrimination lawsuit by female sales reps for Novartis has been settled for $152 million. If you have been paid less than your peers or denied promotion despite your better qualifications because of your sex, contact Lexington, Kentucky discrimination lawyer Robert Abell at 859-254-7076.

$113,800 Verdict In Pregnancy Discrimination Suit

Discrimination in employment on account of pregnancy violates both federal and Kentucky state law. If you have been discriminated against on the job, contact Lexington, Kentucky discrimination lawyer Robert Abell at 859-254-7076.

Race Discrimination Suit Against Home Builder Settled

Race discrimination in the terms and conditions of employment violates both federal and Kentucky state law. If you have been discriminated against based on race, contact Lexington, Kentucky discrimination lawyer Robert Abell at 859-254-7076.

Age & Race Discrimination Suit Settled for $125,000

Discrimination on account of race or age in employment violates federal and Kentucky law. If you have suffered age or race discrimination in your job, contact Lexington, Kentucky discrimination lawyer Robert Abell at 859-254-7076.

Firefighter Settles Sex Discrimination Suit for $3.35 Million

Discrimination on account of sex or gender in employment violates both federal and Kentucky law. If you have been discriminated against in your employment based on your sex or gender, contact Lexington, Kentucky discrimination lawyer Robert Abell at 859-254-7076.

Unpaid Overtime & Wages Suit Against Bank of America

It is a violation of federal and Kentucky state overtime and wage and hour law if non-exempt employees are not paid overtime, are forced to work off the clock, are forced to work during required rest and meal breaks and are not paid for their vested vacation pay. If you have not been paid the overtime or wages due you, please contact Lexington, Kentucky wages and overtime lawyer Robert Abell at 859-254-7076.

Protective Clothing Overtime Suit Against Tyson Foods Settled

Employees that must wear protective clothing for their job should be paid for the time spent putting on and taking off the protective clothing. A lawsuit against Tyson Foods seeking overtime pay for Tyson Foods employees at a poultry processing plant for time they spend putting on and taking off their protective clothing was settled. If you have not been paid the overtime compensation you have earned, contact Lexington, Kentucky overtime lawyer Robert Abell at 859-254-7076.

Deputies Sue Sheriff for Unpaid Overtime

Federal and Kentucky state law require that all non-exempt employees that work more than 40 hours in a work week be paid overtime compensation for each hour worked more than 40 at one and one-half times their regular hourly rate. If you have not been paid overtime compensation owed you, contact Lexington, Kentucky overtime lawyer Robert Abell at 859-254-7076.

Doctor Awarded $3.6 Million in Discrimination Suit

Discrimination based on religion and national origin in the terms, conditions and opportunities of employment violates both federal and Kentucky state law. If you have suffered religious or national origin discrimination in your employment, contact Lexington, Kentucky discrimination lawyer Robert Abell at 859-254-7076.

Unpaid Wages Suit Settled With Wal-Mart

A suit for unpaid wages for former Wal-Mart employees in Oregon has been settled for $4 million.  The suit claimed that workers leaving Wal-Mart's employ were not paid the wages they had earned including overtime and vested vacation pay.

Source:  The Oregonian

Kentucky law requires that a former employee be paid all their earned wages within 14 days of their last work day or the next regular pay day, whichever is later.  Vested vacation pay is considered part of earned wages under Kentucky law.  If you have not been paid the wages that you have earned, contact Lexington, Kentucky overtime and wages lawyer Robert Abell at 859-254-7076.

Working Off the Clock & Through Meal Breaks Subject of CVS Overtime Suit

Working off the clock and through meal and rest breaks can be a violation of both federal and Kentucky state overtime pay laws. If you have not been compensated for work you have performed, contact Lexington, Kentucky overtime lawyer Robert Abell at 859-254-7076.

African-American Police Officer Files Discrimination Suit

Racial discrimination on the job violates both federal and Kentucky state law. If you have suffered race discrimination on your job, contact Lexington, Kentucky discrimination lawyer Robert Abell at 859-254-7076.

Racial Harassment Suit Filed by Airport Workers

Three African-American workers of an airport services company have filed a federal lawsuit claiming racial harassment and a hostile work environment.  Following President Obama's election the employees, Kanon Dillard, Allen Eaden and Tracey Harris, state that a campaign of racial harassment by their supervisor was ramped up and included repeated use of racial slurs directed at them and black people in general as well as alleged jokes about use of a noose. The men were employed by Menzies Aviation in Houston.

Source:  Houston Chronicle

Harassment and a hostile work environment based on race violate both federal and Kentucky state law.  Learn more about this type of discrimination: Racial harassment and hostile work environment; what is it unlawful? and Racial Harassment and Hostile Work Environment.

Lexington, Kentucky discrimination lawyer Robert Abell represents employees in unlawful harassment and hostile work environment cases and can be contacted at 859-254-7076. 

Sales Reps Win $3.36 Million Verdict In Sex Discrimination Case against Novartis

Lesser pay and being passed over for promotion despite better qualifications was the basis for a class action sex discrimination lawsuit on behalf of female sales reps of the pharma giant, Novartis. If you have been paid less than your peers or denied promotion despite your better qualifications because of your sex, contact Lexington, Kentucky discrimination lawyer Robert Abell at 859-254-7076.

Restaurant Workers File Class Action Suit for Overtime

Federal and Kentucky state law both require that employees be paid overtime for all hours worked in a work week greater than 40. If you have not been paid overtime compensation due you, contact Lexington, Kentucky overtime lawyer Robert Abell at 859-254-7076.

Health Care Workers Challenge Overtime Exemptions In Class Action

Misclassification of employees as exempt from overtime is one of the most common violations of the Fair Labor Standards Act and Kentucky overtime law. Nurses, occupational therapists and physical therapists have filed a class action lawsuit seeking overtime. If you have not been paid overtime owed you, contact Lexington, Kentucky overtime lawyer Robert Abell at 859-254-7076.

Wages & Vacation Pay Suit Against Wal-Mart Settled

Vested vacation pay is part of earned wages under Kentucky law. Unpaid overtime wages and earned, accrued vacation pay sought in a class action lawsuit against Wal-Mart in California has been settled for $86 million. If you have not been paid the wages or overtime that you have earned, contact Lexington, Kentucky wages and overtime lawyer Robert Abell at 859-254-7076.

Misclassified Managers Sue Dollar General for Overtime

Dollar General store managers claiming they were misclassified as exempt from overtime have filed a class action lawsuit in Jacksonville, Florida. The managers claim that they are paid salaries but work 60 to 90 hours per week and spend only 5 - 10% on managerial duties. Misclassification of employees as exempt is the most frequent violation of overtime laws. If you have been denied overtime pay due you, contact Lexington, Kentucky overtime lawyer Robert Abell at 859-254-7076.

Overtime & Wages Sought by Misclassified Independent Contractors

Misclassification employees as exempt from overtime is a common violation of federal and Kentucky state wage and overtime compensation laws. If you believe that you have been misclassified as exempt from overtime, contact Lexington, Kentucky overtime lawyer Robert Abell at 859-254-7076.

Claiming They Were Misclassified Managers Sue for Overtime

Misclassification of employees as exempt from overtime is one of the most common violations of federal and Kentucky state overtime wage laws. The job title of manager does not mean that an employee is exempt from overtime pay requirements. If you believe that you have been misclassified as exempt from overtime, contact Lexington, Kentucky overtime lawyer Robert Abell at 859-254-7076.