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New Overtime Rules Go Into Effect in 2020
/0 Comments/in Employment /by Kira FonteneauNew Overtime Rules Go Into Effect in 2020 As of January 1, 2020, the rules are changing regarding employees who are considered exempt from overtime pay. New overtime rules go into effect in 2020. The US Department of Labor (DOL) released its highly anticipated changes to the overtime provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act […]
Is Telecommuting a Reasonable Accommodation under the ADA?
/0 Comments/in Blog /by Kira FonteneauIs Telecommuting a Reasonable Accommodation under the ADA? The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requires employers to make “reasonable accommodations” for employees who have disabilities. Is telecommuting a reasonable accommodation under the ADA? A reasonable accommodation would usually come in the form of providing some extra assistance or alterations to a job or workplace in […]
Holiday Retail and Overtime Pay Violations
/0 Comments/in Employment /by Kira FonteneauHoliday Retail and Overtime Pay Violations The holiday season is a “make it or break it” time for retailers. “Black Friday” is named as such because the Friday after Thanksgiving is the day when retailers hope to be “in the black” for the year. Holiday retail and overtime pay violations. This is definitely the busiest […]
Rentals & Housing Discrimination: What Kind of Housing Discrimination is Illegal in Alabama?
/0 Comments/in discrimination /by Kira FonteneauUnder the federal Fair Housing Act of 1968, housing discrimination is illegal if it is done based on one of the following: Race or Skin Color: The Fair Housing Act prohibits discrimination in housing based on someone’s race or the color of their skin. A generation or two ago, this type of discrimination was out […]
I Believe I was Not Hired Because of My Age, What Can I Do?
/0 Comments/in Blog /by Kira FonteneauAs the population gets older, age discrimination is becoming more common among employers. There is no doubt that ageism is real, but it is not something that you should have to tolerate. If you believe you are not being hired because of your age, there are avenues available for which to obtain legal relief, which […]
Bullying in the Legal Workplace
/0 Comments/in Harassment /by Kira FonteneauBullying has always been a major issue among school kids. And from old-fashioned schoolyard bullying to cyber-bullying, the topic of bullying in schools has been widely discussed, debated, and in many cases, acted upon in recent years. What is not talked about as much is bullying in the workplace, and in particular, the legal workplace. […]
Are There Legal Reasons Why a Landlord Can Reject a Potential Tenant in Alabama?
/0 Comments/in discrimination /by Kira FonteneauTenants (both prospective and current) are legally protected from various forms of discrimination under the federal Fair Housing Act. Alabama does not have a state Fair Housing Act, so tenants in the Yellowhammer State must look to the federal Act for protection. Although tenants have protection from certain types of discrimination, there are some legal […]
Can I Be Forced to Participate in Tip Pooling?
/0 Comments/in Employment /by Kira FonteneauThe short answer is yes. Federal law does allow employers to require employees to participate in tip pooling, as long as the tip pool is legal. If your employer has implemented an illegal tip pool, then you are not required to participate in it, and you may also be able to take legal action against […]
Sexual Harassment Part 6: Sexual Harassment in the Legal Workplace
/0 Comments/in Harassment /by kira fonteneauIn our series on sexual harassment in the workplace, we have looked at several industries that are different from one another but are similar in the fact that far too many of their workers are bullied or harassed because of their gender. In our final installment, we are going to look at sexual harassment in […]
What Types of Housing Discrimination are Illegal?
/0 Comments/in Blog /by Kira FonteneauThe Fair Housing Act of 1968 and the Fair Housing Amendments Act of 1988 prohibit discrimination against renters on the basis of a protected class. These federal laws apply to all aspects of the landlord-tenant relationship, and they provide protections to individuals (and couples) who fall into a wide range of protected categories. Landlords cannot […]