Archive for 2018
ADEA Applies to Governmental Entities Regardless of Size
In the first opinion of the Supreme Court’s new term, the Court ruled that the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (“ADEA”) applies to state and local government employers, regardless of their size. The ADEA makes it illegal for employers to discriminate based on age. At issue was whether the word “employer” as set forth in…
Read MoreAre you entitled to PTO to vote?
With mid-term elections coming up, it is crucial to exercise your right to vote. However many people cite work as a reason not to vote. In order to ensure as many people get the chance to vote as possible, many workplaces give PTO to employees to vote. Additionally, many states have laws that require employers…
Read MoreOvertime Exemption Rule Re-Examined
The Department of Labor (DOL) is reviewing changes to the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) overtime exemption. Pursuant to the overtime exemption, if you make less than $23,660/year ($455/week) and work more than 40 hours in any work-week, you may be entitled to overtime compensation. However, if you make more than $23,660 (the threshold amount),…
Read MoreAre you protected from discrimination at your job?
While most workers assume that it is illegal for their employer to discriminate on the basis of sex, age, religion, gender, or race, whether you are protected from discrimination is not always clear-cut. Whether discrimination laws apply to your job is a complex legal analysis, and often requires consulting with an experienced Atlanta employment attorney…
Read MoreRetaliation Claims Are Most Prevalent Employee Complaints
Retaliation claims continue to be one of the leading types of employment cases filed. In fact, statistics show that retaliation claims make up 48% of employment related discrimination cases filed with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). Claims for retaliation may arise when an employer takes negative action against an employee who complains about discriminatory acts…
Read MoreOvertime Exemption to Be Revisited
The Trump administration is set to revisit the overtime exemption rule in the upcoming months, according to the regulatory agenda. This rule has been in flux in recent years. The Obama administration had raised the salary threshold to be considered exempt to $47,500/year, thereby significantly increasing the pool of workers who may be entitled to overtime…
Read MoreLaws Regarding Overtime Pay
If you’re concerned that your employer is not paying you what you are lawfully entitled to, the main body of law to consult is typically the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). The FLSA provides many of the guiding wage and hour principles, such as requiring that all workers be paid at least minimum wage, and…
Read MoreWhat type of damages am I entitled to if I suffer employment discrimination?
A number of federal and state laws prohibit employment discrimination. These include Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, which prohibits sex, religious, gender and race discrimination. Additionally, the American with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Americans with Disabilities Amendment Act (ADAAA) and the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA), which prohibit discrimination…
Read MorePress Release: Ed Buckley Named 2018 NELA-GA Advocacy Award Recipient
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE ED BUCKLEY NAMED 2018 NELA-GA ADVOCACY AWARD RECIPIENT Top Atlanta Employment Lawyer Honored for 35 Years of Dedication Protecting Employment Rights ATLANTA (Oct. 4, 2018) – The Georgia affiliate of the National Employment Lawyers Association (NELA-GA) honored Ed Buckley of Buckley Bala Wilson Mew LLP law firm as its 2018 Advocacy Award…
Read MoreWalmart Sued for Pregnancy Discrimination
Walmart is facing new charges of employment discrimination. A recently filed pregnancy discrimination suit alleges that the retail giant has unlawfully discriminated against workers for years. Federal law prohibits pregnancy discrimination in a couple of ways. First, the Pregnancy Discrimination Act prohibits workplace discrimination on the basis of pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions. Employers…
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