Posts by Buckley Bala Wilson Mew LLP
Was Cobb County Schools Assistant Principle Job Transfer Religiously Motivated?
Controversy began over implementing Yoga to promote calm among students A currently pending case has raised the question whether a school teacher’s transfer was motivated by the Cobb County school district’s desire to promote Christianity. The controversy began over the desire to promote calm among students at Bullard Elementary School through the practice of Yoga.…
Read MoreRecent Allegations of Race Discrimination at UPS and Austal Shipyard Underscore its Prevalence
Despite the fact that Title VII and other laws prohibit workplace discrimination, it still remains a chronic problem at many workplaces. Far too often, employers are not held accountable for discrimination. If you believe you have endured any type of employment discrimination, it is important to consult with an experienced Atlanta employment discrimination attorney to…
Read More$1.5 Million Breast Feeding Discrimination Verdict
A recent lawsuit has ordered a Kentucky Fried Franchisee to pay $1.5 million in damages in a breast-feeding discrimination case. Pursuant to Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, employers are prohibited from firing, harassing or retaliating against workers for breast feeding or pumping at work. Additionally, the Fair Labor Standards Act provides…
Read MoreGeorgia City Sued for Age Discrimination
News reports that the city of Savannah, Georgia is being sued for age discrimination. The city has denied the charges. The age discrimination claim is based on allegations that the city failed to hire a 73-year-old man who requested a lower salary and instead hired a 48-year-old man who asked for $15,000 more. The older…
Read MoreDetermining Compensable Hours Crucial to Determining Rightful Pay
The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) provides that all workers must be paid at least minimum wage. Currently, federal minimum wage is set at $7.25/hour. Violations of this provision are not always obvious as, for example, a miscalculation such as paying you for 7 hours worked when you worked 8. Often, the challenges come in…
Read MoreHospitality Industry Responsible for Highest Number of Wage and Hour Claims
Restaurant workers have filed an increasing number of wage and hour complaints based on potential Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) violations. Statistics show more than 7000 wage and hour claims were filed in 2017 in the hospitality industry, more than nine times any other industry. The most common violations occur in the following situations: Failing…
Read MoreWhat rules apply when employers make “extra” payments to exempt employees?
As the year ends, many exempt employees may earn additional compensation on top of their salaries. This may include bonuses, commissions or percentages of a company’s profits. These payments are often expected and are warranted. Further, these payments are proper pursuant to the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), which provides that certain workers may be…
Read MoreWill Supreme Court evaluate whether a transgender woman can sue for job discrimination?
Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 protects against various forms of discrimination including sex, religion, gender and national origin. Whether it protects against sexual orientation discrimination is unsettled, with differing appellate court decisions. In an advisory opinion the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission has argued that sexual discrimination extends to and includes sexual…
Read MoreIs my employer required to pay me for work breaks?
Many employees have questions concerning their right to compensation during breaks – and when they are entitled to paid lunch and work breaks. Workers may feel disgruntled if they perceive co-workers are getting away with taking more breaks than they are – such as is common when some workers take smoke breaks and others don’t.…
Read MoreADEA 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…
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