Posts Tagged ‘Kentucky’
Secure Your Occupational Future: Safeguarding Licenses in Kentucky’s Complex Landscape
September 2023 Most people know that doctors, nurses, lawyers, and engineers are licensed to practice their professions. In fact, Kentucky’s Department of Professional Licensing has over 20 boards that regulate these various professions. Did you know that beyond these traditional professions, there are many other occupations that require licensure in Kentucky? Cosmetologists, barbers, HVAC contractors,…
Read MoreUnlocking Success: The Benefits of Partnering with an Employment Lawyer for Your Business
July 2023 Owning and operating a business comes with its fair share of challenges and responsibilities. From day-to-day management to long-term vision, entrepreneurs have a lot on their plate. Navigating the complexities of employment laws can be daunting, and that’s where the expertise of an employment lawyer becomes invaluable. In this blog post, we’ll explore…
Read MoreNew Developments in OIG and CMS Compliance Audits
By Tricia A. Shackelford, Esq. | June 20, 2022 As we approach the third quarter of 2022, it appears that life is beginning to normalize. The initial response of the Department for Health and Human Services to the COVID-19 crisis was geared toward providing a safety net for our healthcare system. Earlier this year, however,…
Read MoreKY Pregnant Workers Act: Important Deadlines and What You Should Know
Starting June 27th employers (with more than 15 employees) had to start providing notice to newly hired employees about the Kentucky Pregnant Workers Act. Come July 27th, employers will have to provide notice to all employees about this new Act. The Act, which became effective June 27, requires employers to provide reasonable accommodations to employees…
Read MoreFederal Audits Show Gross Mishandling of KY Department of Workplace Standards
After federal audits showed serious mishandling of the Kentucky Department of Workplace Standards last year, Dwayne Depp, Commissioner of the Department, has since acknowledged “that agency culture, a lack of accountability and staffing shortages had often led to poor investigations.” Since the investigation has brought to light internal issues, Depp now claims that the Department…
Read MoreWK&T Partner Spoke at Industrial Minerals Association-North America Spring Workshop
On March 28, John M. Williams spoke on the topic The Impact of the Opioid Crisis on the U.S. Labor Market at the Industrial Minerals Association-North America Spring Workshop in Savannah, Georgia. John discussed recent research on the impact of addiction on employment and labor force participation, focusing on the impact on employers and best…
Read MoreGrowing Up in Harlan County
Written by Partner & Attorney, John M. Williams I’ve been told that I had a rough upbringing – not because I had bad parents, but because I grew up in Eastern Kentucky. Apparently, that’s rough. It’s been about three decades since I’ve lived in Eastern Kentucky, but it is just as much a part of…
Read MoreGovernment Shutdown: Things to Know
The U.S. government has been on a shutdown since December 22, 2018 after President Donald Trump and Democrats failed to agree on the President’s request for funding a wall along the U.S./Mexico border. So, what does this shutdown mean for the rest of us? Here are two potential impacts you could be feeling: Tax Season…
Read MoreWKT Partner Presents “The Impact of the Opioid Crisis on the U.S. Labor Market”
On November 1, John M. Williams, WKT Partner & Attorney, spoke at the Southeast Mine Safety and Health Conference in Birmingham, Alabama. John’s topic was “The Impact of the Opioid Crisis on the U.S. Labor Market.” He discussed the impact on the national labor pool and the developing responses among employers, the government and private…
Read MoreKY EMPLOYERS: DID THE SUPREME COURT JUST INVALIDATE YOUR ARBITRATION AGREEMENTS?
Arbitration agreements between employers and employees are common. Arbitration agreements have been the subject of many recent court decisions, including the United States Supreme Court decision in Epic Systems Corp. v. Lewis, which upheld the enforceability of employment arbitration agreements with class action waivers. Notably, the Supreme Court of Kentucky just issued an opinion…
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