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Archives for: June 25th, 2018

Understanding What Wrongful Termination Is – And What it Isn’t

Written by Cooper & Friedman PLLC on June 25, 2018

As an employee, it’s always a good idea to fully understand your legal rights as well as what is and isn’t allowed at work. While there are many public policies set in place to protect an employee from being discriminated against, both Kentucky & Indiana are at-will states. This means that unless an employee is […]

How Retaliation Attorneys Prove Your Employer Wronged You

Written by Cooper & Friedman PLLC on May 28, 2018

If you experience or report discrimination or harassment in the workplace, you are legally protected from retaliation from your employer. However, just because it is illegal does not stop someone from doing it. According to the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, about a third of discrimination charges in the workplace involve a retaliation claim. When you file […]

Ten Facts to Know About Workers Compensation

Written by Cooper & Friedman PLLC on April 13, 2017

Before you find yourself in a difficult situation with an employer, you should take the time to fully understand the rights you have as an employee. It is easier to face a situation armed with the necessary information instead of educating yourself after the fact. Workers compensation applies to situations where an employee has suffered a […]