Employment Law
Non-Compete Agreements vs. Non-Solicit Agreements
The terms of non-compete and non-solicit agreements are often misunderstood. Whether you’re running a small business or a high-powered startup, you should understand the differences between these covenants. Here’s what you need to know to help you protect your business. The Key Differences Non-Compete Agreement: A restrictive covenant that prevents an employee from quitting their…
Read MoreHow to File a USERRA Complaint
According to the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA), members of the military are entitled to return to their jobs after deployment without any changes to their position. USERRA is intended to shield service members from being fired from their positions for being called to active-duty. If your employer does not comply with…
Read MoreImportant Questions to Ask Your Employment Lawyer
Finding the right lawyer to represent you in an employment law case can feel like a daunting task. It can be a challenge to know what to ask to learn what you should know. Here are five important questions you should ask your employment attorney during your initial meeting. What Experience Do You Have With…
Read MoreWhat types of damages can I recover in an employment discrimination case?
Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 prohibits several different types of employment discrimination, including discrimination or harassment based on one’s gender, race, religion or national origin. Where you have suffered work place discrimination in violation of Title VII, you may be able to bring a lawsuit and recover damages. Damages differ based…
Read MoreSupreme Court to hear discrimination based on “religious freedom” case
The Supreme Court has announced that it plans to hear a discrimination case involving a bakery that refused to sell a wedding cake to a gay couple. The Colorado-area bakery asserted that it was against their “religion” to sell to a gay couple. The bakery was found guilty of discrimination. Similarly a florist in Washington…
Read MoreFour Common Employment Law Disputes
Every state has laws that govern the relationship between employers and employees, ranging on how much an employee must be paid, when they hit their overtime hours, responsibilities employers have to their workers, and what employers can expect from their employees in return. However, every employer-employee relationship is different, and these differences often give rise…
Read MoreCommon Mistakes that Lead to Employment Law Problems
The relationship between an employer and their employees is heavily regulated. Employees are guaranteed lots of different protections and rights, and the laws creating these protections aren’t always clear or easy to understand. Therefore, it’s fairly easy to find yourself in violation of one, which can leave you subject to a lawsuit from a disgruntled…
Read MoreLegal Protections Against Workplace Discrimination
Just because it’s illegal to engage in workplace discrimination doesn’t mean the problem doesn’t exist. In fact, it’s prevalent in workplaces throughout Georgia, across the nation, and globally. While it’s true that, historically, we’ve made significant strides when it comes to protections against workplace discrimination, the battle isn’t over. We must continue upholding the laws…
Read MoreHall County Employees Serve Notice of Suit to County Commissioners
Hall County employees – overwhelmingly first responders – officially served the Hall County Board of Commissioners with a $75 million class-action lawsuit during the board’s regularly scheduled meeting on January 12. More than 100 employees, with the help of Buckley Bala Wilson Mew LLP Lead Counsel, Michael Kramer, and Managing Partner, Ed Buckley, came together…
Read MoreIllegal Job Interview Questions You’re Probably Asking Applicants
As an interviewer for your business, it is your job to get to know potential new hires before offering them a position at your company. After all, in order to keep everyone happy and your business healthy, the right team members need to be a part of it. Learning who is a right or wrong…
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