Businesses that must make certain they are protected from employer liability claims when there are allegations of harassment will undoubtedly be aware of certain legal terms. One is "tangible employment action." When there are claims that a violation of employment law...
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Employers are protected from allegations of violating ADA
Louisiana employers will often be the target of allegations that they have committed a violation of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and this can lead to a lawsuit from the person who makes the claim. The ADA is designed to protect people who are disabled by...
Understanding employment law and the types of harassment
Accusations of harassment can do significant damage to a Louisiana business. This is true whether it is sexual harassment or any other form of harassment. Knowing the different types of harassment under the law is essential for the employer to formulate a...
What are employer protections against undue hardship with ADA?
All Louisiana businesses are interested in adhering to the law and offering employment to anyone who is qualified to do the job. In general, following the Americans with Disabilities Act is not something that people must be compelled to do by threat of legal filing....
Employment law violations lodged against labor contractor
A company in Louisiana that is accused of wrongdoing when hiring workers can face a litany of problems defending itself. This is particularly problematic when there is a legal filing from the U.S. government. Companies have various policies when finding workers, and...
Important points employees should remember about FMLA
Louisiana workers have certain rights under the law. One right is the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA). Certain employees can to take time off without fear of losing their job if it is for specific family and medical reasons. This is unpaid leave. Knowing which...
Woman says she was fired after harassment by company owner’s son
When there is an allegation of sexual harassment in the workplace in Louisiana, there may be an automatic expectation that it is based in truth. This circumstance can be made worse when the person who made the allegations is subsequently dismissed from a job. While...
FMLA and protections accorded to employers
While Louisiana employees are often viewed as the victims in an employment law dispute, the employer also has the right to formulate a strong defense when there is a legal filing asserting that a violation has taken place. For example, there are certain rules for...
How do ADA violations occur in the workplace?
Employers throughout the country are sensitive to the potential for workplace lawsuits these days. There are both state and federal agencies whose sole mission is to investigate allegations of discrimination and harassment in the workplace. But, even for those...
Woman pursues employment law options in claim for unpaid wages
Many employees in Louisiana may not know that there is a difference in overtime eligibility between salaried employees and employees who work on an hourly basis. In essence, under state and federal law, most employees who receive an annual salary instead of being paid...