If you witness an example of fraudulent behavior at your company, you know that the right thing to do is blow the whistle. However, it is perfectly reasonable to fear retaliation or other consequences that the company might try to bring down upon you. Whistleblowers...
Georgia Employment Law Blog
Facts about using FMLA to care for an ill parent
As parents age, their adult children may need to take time away from work to care for them. The decision to do so may require an employee to choose between their career and their family. The Family Medical Leave Act, FMLA, provides a solution because it allows...
3 FAQs about employment protections during and after pregnancy
Whether you are considering having a child, already pregnant or about to welcome a new life into the world, you may have deep concerns about how pregnancy and birth will impact your job. From dealing with new physical challenges during pregnancy to taking time off...
Can I be blacklisted by a former employer?
You may have discovered that, on some occasions, the best part of a job is leaving it. Despite your best efforts, there may have been a conflict between you and your employer or you had requirements to perform duties you found unacceptable. Often, you do not have the...
Tips for dealing with workplace harassment
Sexual harassment is prohibited in all Georgia workplaces. However, this doesn't mean that you won't be subject to inappropriate treatment while on the job. Fortunately, there are things that you can do to ensure that those who engage in workplace misconduct are held...
The importance of documents in an age discrimination case
People in Georgia and across the United States are increasingly standing up for their employment rights. Those who have been deprived a job offer or been unable to advance because of discrimination should be aware of available strategies relevant to their situation. A...
What to Expect When Filing a Whistleblower Complaint
When Georgia residents initiate whistleblower investigations, they're understandably a bit nervous. Being a whistleblower means filing a complaint against a private, government, or public organization that you work with or for. Filing a complaint is a nerve-wracking...
FMLA law and the options new fathers have
It is often the case that the spotlight of being denied paternity leave is on the mother. Although these cases certainly happen and are important, the fact is that fathers also experience issues in requesting paternity leave. Under the Family and Medical Leave Act, or...
SEC modifies whistleblower compensation rules
Georgia residents may know that the Whistleblower Protection Enhancement Act of 2012 established significant protections for federal workers who report fraud to the various oversight agencies of the federal government. The Department of Homeland Security and the...
Age discrimination impacts many Georgia workers
Everyone needs to gain experience to become truly effective in their careers. For many Georgia residents, that means spending most of their working life with the same employer. Decades of dedicated service while learning and perfecting the job make older workers...
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