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Applying for a registered trademark? Complete these steps first
An important part of starting a new business is establishing your brand identity. This often involves creating a trademark to identify your goods and services and protect you from infringement by other companies. A trademark often consists of a brand name and/or...
Are employers required to accommodate nursing mothers?
The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) includes rules about the rights of nursing mothers in the workplace. Employers have obligations to make certain accommodations to make sure workers have what they need to privately and comfortably expel milk for their new babies....
What does an executor do?
When a loved one wrote a last will and testament, they may have named you as executor of the estate. While you may feel honored to have that title, what exactly does an executor do? When someone passes away, probate can take several months to resolve. Executors take...
What breaks are Kentucky employers required to provide?
There is a delicate balance that must be struck for employers and employees between working efficiently and not being overworked. It stands to reason that employers do not want to pay employees who are not working, but also that hungry or tired workers may not be the...
Transit authority sued by former employee
One’s place of employment in Louisville should serve in a similar function as their home: a place of security where they can feel free from any hostility. Not only does that help contribute to strong employee morale, but it also engenders loyalty with employees...
What to do as the subject of a nursing board complaint
When you decided you wanted to make your living working as a nurse in Kentucky, you probably did so because you have a genuine desire to help others, and you find the nursing field to be particularly rewarding. At , we recognize that you...
Can you sue a customer for leaving a bad review?
Online review sites like Yelp provide consumers a voice when it comes to the businesses they patronize. While this can be a plus when a business receives glowing reviews, problems may arise when a customer leaves a negative review about a business. Some business...
Do you know which tax forms to use for independent contractors?
Working with independent contractors is a great way to take your Kentucky-based small business to the next level without breaking the bank. That said, you have to ensure that you go about reporting contractor earnings correctly and accurately, so you stay in the IRS's...
HIPAA compliance for Kentucky medical providers
As technologies such as computerized physician order entry systems and electronic health records have been developed and evolved, health care providers in Kentucky and throughout the U.S. have implemented them into their practices. To ensure that patients’ privacy and...
Sexual harassment in Kentucky workplaces – A primer
Employees in Kentucky and throughout the U.S. are afforded several protections in the workplace. Among these is the right to not have to endure unwelcome or otherwise offensive behaviors or comments at work. To ensure the workplace stays a safe environment, it is...
