Discrimination Lawsuit Filed After Company Pressures Workers to Discriminate Against Customers
A national chicken wings franchise is being sued by a former employee based on a hostile work environment. The Title VII race discrimination lawsuit asserts that the franchise fostered an environment that encouraged discrimination, including race discrimination, age discrimination, discrimination based on a disability and retaliation. Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964…
Read MoreViolations of FLSA at Horse Training Facility May Lead to Wage and Hour Lawsuit
Although the world of horse racing may seem glamorous, a recent investigation has revealed that significant workplace violations against a major training facility. According to filings, the horse racing trainer and his company failed to pay numerous workers what they were entitled to, violating the terms of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and the H-2B non-immigrant…
Read MoreCan Employers Mandate Measles Vaccinations?
The recent measles outbreak has many workers concerned – both whether they are at risk for contracting the disease and alternatively, whether they may be forced by their employer to get a vaccine. The issue has sparked a debate among many workers – those concerned about the dangers of diseases, and those who believe that…
Read MoreBuckley Bala Wilson Mew LLP Attorney Thomas J. Mew IV Promoted to Partner
ATLANTA (April 9, 2019)– Buckley Bala Wilson Mew LLP, one of Atlanta’s leading employment and business litigation law firms, recently named Thomas (Tom) Mew as the firm’s newest partner. He will be joining Buckley Bala Wilson Mew LLP’s five other partners. “I’ve had the pleasure of working with Tom for many years, and he has…
Read MoreWas 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…
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