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April 14, 2021
There have been major strides taken over the last 100 years to ensure that women in Georgia have the same opportunities in the workplace as men.
Read MoreApril 5, 2021
People in Atlanta are hard workers, and often put in time above and beyond the standard 40-hour workweek. For covered, non-exempt employees, this means they are entitled to overtime pay under federal law. The following is a brief overview of wage and hour laws regarding overtime pay.
Read MoreMarch 17, 2021
As we discussed recently on the blog, workplace discrimination is still rampant across America’s places of employment. This discrimination can take many forms, effecting those of certain genders, races, and religions, just to name a few of the protected classes.
Read MoreMarch 12, 2021
Is racial discrimination in the workplace a thing of the past? Unfortunately, not. Despite federal law prohibiting racial discrimination in the workplace, allegations of such actions continue to exist.
Read MoreMarch 5, 2021
In Georgia and across the nation, sexual harassment allegations continue to be a problem despite greater attention paid to it and more avenues available for victims to lodge complaints. There are certain segments of the working population who face greater vulnerability for this type of behavior.
Read MoreFeb. 19, 2021
An employee with years of experience should be seen as an asset who can give a company a competitive advantage and bring a wealth of knowledge to the field they work in. Instead, sometimes these older, experienced employees can face age discrimination.
Read MoreFeb. 8, 2021
A town in Georgia took the first step in firing its police chief after three females who were at one time part of filed suit.
Read MoreFeb. 5, 2021
Discrimination in the workplace based on race, color and national origin, among other protected categories, is illegal in Georgia and across the nation. Federal law protects workers rights in such situations.
Read MoreJan. 27, 2021
Running a business has many pitfalls, but 2020 may be the biggest pitfall of all. Many workplaces transitioned entirely out of the office, something that may have never even been contemplated. Many of these employers may have wondered if their required employee notice requirements changed as well.
Read MoreJan. 12, 2021
Employment disputes in Atlanta and throughout Georgia can present challenges to employers and employees alike.
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