City of Atlanta Bans Pay History Requests for Job Applicants February 28, 2019

The Mayor of Atlanta has just announced that it will no longer require job applicants to disclose their pay history. Such requests often perpetuate wage discrimination, and may trap employees in a ...

Numerous Laws Protect Against Employment Discrimination February 28, 2019

If you believe you have suffered employment discrimination, it is important to seek the advice of an experienced Atlanta employment law attorney right away. Many different employment laws exist, and a ...

$1.5 Million Breast Feeding Discrimination Verdict February 22, 2019

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 ...

Atlanta Restaurant Must Pay Back Wages and Damages to Workers February 22, 2019

Recently a federal court in Atlanta determined that an international company operating a popular Atlanta restaurant violated numerous provisions of the Fair Labor Standard Act (FLSA). According to ...

Overtime Exemption Law to be Updated in Spring 2019 February 8, 2019

The Department of Labor has indicated that as early as March of 2019, new rules will be issued concerning the overtime exemption under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). The proposed changes have ...

Gender discrimination a factor in women earning less than men February 8, 2019

Over the last several decades, legislative efforts have been made to address income inequality. Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 makes it illegal to discriminate against women in terms of ...

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