In certain types of businesses, it is not unusual for an employee to be asked to sign a covenant not to compete against his or her employer, should he or she choose to terminate his or her employment in the future. An employee who chooses to violate such an agreement…
There are several different issues that may arise in a Georgia wage and hour case. One of these issues is the question of whether a worker has been properly classified as an employee or as an independent contractor. This is an important distinction because independent contractors are usually exempt from…
Having knowledgeable and assertive legal representation in an Atlanta employment discrimination case is crucial. Although the law allows those who choose to represent themselves the freedom to do so, this is almost never a good idea. Unfortunately, a Georgia woman (who, ironically, worked for the court system against which she…
Under federal law, there are certain rules and regulations that govern the manner in which employees are paid. While some workers are exempt from these provisions, most are included. Those whose employers have acted in violation of these or other laws concerning fair payment of wages may be able to…
The heroes and goats of whistleblowing history. Not all whistleblowers end up in the news. Reporting a workplace safety violation to OSHA, or a potential reporting crime to the SEC — whistleblowing incidents big and small are happening every day in every state across the country. But today we’re talking…
There are very few exceptions to the at-will employment rules. You’ve probably heard a story like this: There’s an employee — let’s call him Fred. Fred shows up to work every day, Monday through Friday, for almost twenty years. Barely takes any vacations. Doesn’t rock the boat. Does as he’s…
Tesla vs. Tripp can teach us a lot about the Dos and Don’ts of bringing a whistleblower case. These are the facts: On June 20, electric car manufacturer Tesla sued Martin Tripp for $1 million. Tesla alleged that Tripp — who had previously worked as a process technician at Tesla’s…
A hostile work environment can be demeaning and devastating — but to win in court you need to prove more than just discrimination A work environment that’s run by a supervisor who is obnoxious or offensive is no laughing matter. Nobody should have to put up with that sort of…
Employers have a lot power when it comes to managing employee vacation days — but some states provide employees with more rights than others when it comes to taking time off. The situation is all-too-familiar: You’ve had your nose to the grindstone, working yourself to the bone for months on…
If your employer is shaving your hours, don’t think you’re powerless to stop it. Save the evidence you do have, and don’t worry about the evidence you don’t have — holding employers accountable and collecting your due is an achievable result. Ideally, the relationship between employers and their employees is…