Posts Tagged ‘News’
Government 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 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…
Read MoreKentucky Special Olympics Celebrates 48 Years
WKT Law wishes the Special Olympics organization a happy 50th year anniversary and a happy 48th anniversary to Special Olympics Kentucky! On August 19th, Special Olympics Kentucky will hold an anniversary celebration with all current/former athletes, coaches, families, and volunteers at Valley High School in Louisville. For more information on the celebration, contact Jennifer McMahon at 502-695-8222…
Read MoreOSHA: “Five Contractors Cited Following Fatal Kentucky Shipyard Explosion”
“OSHA cited five contractors for safety and health violations after three employees were fatally injured and two others critically injured following an explosion on board a towboat. The five companies collectively received 55 violations with proposed penalties totaling $795,254. The employers were ship repair contractor First Marine, LLC, which has been placed in the agency’s Severe Violator…
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