As seasoned Atlanta employment discrimination attorneys, we struggle to understand why anyone would choose to represent himself or herself in a lawsuit against a current or former employer. Perhaps, those who make such a dangerous and dubious decision do so because they simply do not know what they do not…
When it comes to legal matters, such as an Atlanta employment discrimination lawsuit, time is of the essence. When a claim is not filed within the time allowed by law, it will, in all likelihood, be dismissed by the court. While there are a limited number of circumstances in which…
Each Atlanta employment law case is unique, with its own set of facts and issues. In addition to matters such as sexual harassment and employment discrimination, the issue of compensation is fairly common. Disputes about an employee’s pay can occur at many different pay levels, from employees who maintain that…
An Atlanta employment lawsuit can arise from an employer’s alleged violation of several different state and federal laws, including both the Americans with Disabilities Act and the Family Medical Leave Act. However, it should be pointed out that the plaintiff has the burden of proving each and every element of…
There are many different types of Atlanta employment law claims – employment discrimination, retaliatory discharge, and sexual harassment, just to name a few. Workers’ compensation claims and even unemployment law claims can also occur because of things that occur in the workplace. A recent claim by a worker – who…
When workers are party to a collective bargaining agreement, they typically have rights beyond those generally afforded to employees under the law. When an employer runs afoul of the provisions of such an agreement, there may be consequences, including an Atlanta employment law claim and/or proceedings before the National Labor…
There are certain types of discrimination that are unlawful in the workplace. This includes discrimination based upon gender, age, and race, as well as discrimination against someone simply because she is pregnant. An Atlanta employment discrimination lawsuit is one way for an employee to seek money damages and other legal…
There are many different issues that can arise in an Atlanta employment law dispute. In addition to matters like discrimination and harassment, an employee may seek legal redress for unpaid or underpaid wages. Sometimes, such a claim is pursued under state or federal wage-and-hours laws, but this is not always…
An Atlanta employment discrimination case can be complex, with multiple allegations and several different theories of recovery. For example, a worker may allege that he or she has been treated in a way that runs afoul of state or federal anti-discrimination laws. The employee may further allege a claim for…
Under the Fair Labor Standards Act, most employees are entitled to a minimum wage, as well as certain overtime pay benefits. An employee who believes that his or her employer has acted wrongfully under the Act should consult an attorney about the possibility of filing an Atlanta wage and hour…