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- Gender Discrimination vs. Harassment: What’s the Difference?
  February 04, 2025
- The Importance of Employment Law Support for Small Business Owners
  August 21, 2024
- What You Don’t Know About Pregnancy Discrimination
  July 23, 2021
Retaliation
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- Can Performance Reviews Be Used As Retaliation at Work?
  February 01, 2026
- Recognizing and Responding to Workplace Retaliation in Alabama: What Every Employee Should Know
  October 07, 2025
- The Importance of Proper Documentation in Workplace Retaliation and Discrimination Cases
  June 01, 2025
Harassment
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- Did Your Workplace Take Harassment Incidents Seriously in 2025? Steps to Take
  January 04, 2026
- Staying Safe at Office Holiday Parties: What Counts as Harassment?
  December 02, 2025
- EEOC's Report on Common Sources of Workplace Harassment
  April 09, 2019
Hostile Work Environment
- How To Handle A Hostile Work Environment
  June 27, 2022
- Can Rumors and Employee Drama Constitute a Hostile Work Environment?
  March 27, 2017
Race Discrimination
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- Proving Racial Discrimination in Employment Contracts Under Section 1981
  July 21, 2021
- Class Action Certification Denied in Racial Preference Staffing Case
  June 07, 2018
- Insanity as a Defense to Race Discrimination?
  April 16, 2018
Workplace Discrimination
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- Navigating Workplace Discrimination: Your Rights and Legal Options
  April 01, 2024
- The Limitations on "English-Only" Rules in the Workplace
  April 02, 2019
- Type of Discrimination in the Workplace that May be Legal
  January 03, 2019
Employment Discrimination
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- What to Expect When Filing an Employment Discrimination Claim
  November 30, 2024
- What to Do if You Believe You Have Experienced Employment Discrimination
  June 30, 2024
- Finding Appropriate Comparators in Employment Discrimination Cases
  May 28, 2019
Age Discrimination
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- 3 Industries Where Ageism is Most Common
  February 27, 2023
- What Are The Most Common Forms of Age Discrimination?
  October 28, 2022
- Age Discrimination Claim: Did the Jury Get it Right?
  June 13, 2019
At-Will Employment
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- Employment Contracts: Good or Bad?
  August 03, 2016
- I Can't Be Fired for What Happens Outside of Work, Right?
  October 22, 2015
- Do I Have an Employment Claim If My Employer Doesn't Follow Their Own Policies?
  October 19, 2015
Bullying
- Are Employees Protected from Workplace Bullying?
  March 08, 2016
Contracts
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- How Can Employment Contracts Protect Employees in Alabama
  July 01, 2025
- Why Would I Want a Contract Review Attorney?
  September 27, 2022
- The Davis-Bacon & Related Acts Explained
  June 01, 2021
Disability Discrimination
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- Disability Discrimination in the Workplace: Alabama Laws and Employee Protections
  April 01, 2025
- How to Prove Disability Discrimination
  December 01, 2021
- Occupational Injuries and the Americans with Disabilities Act
  April 23, 2021
Discrimination
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- Workplace Discrimination and Mental Health — How to Protect Yourself
  October 01, 2025
- What To Expect When Filing A Discrimination Claim With The EEOC
  October 01, 2023
- How to Deal with Discrimination in the Workplace
  April 27, 2023
EEOC Claim
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- It May be Difficult Determining When to File Your EEOC Charge
  February 11, 2019
- EEOC Recovers for Alabama Employees Subjected to Racial Harassment and Retaliation
  January 14, 2019
- Update on EEOC's Sexual Harassment Lawsuit Against Costco
  September 24, 2018
Employment Contracts
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- 4 Items to Review in Your Employment Contract
  March 01, 2022
- When Your Employment Contract Doesn’t Actually Benefit You
  September 03, 2021
- Frequently Asked Questions Regarding Employment Contracts
  September 27, 2018
Employment Law
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- Understanding Employee Rights: A Comprehensive Guide to Employment Law
  August 31, 2024
- Employment Law and Remote Work: Navigating the New Normal
  May 01, 2024
- What to Do When Your Employer Breaches Your Contract
  February 29, 2024
Employment rights
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- Social Media and the Workplace: Protecting Your Rights and Reputation
  July 04, 2023
- What Employers Need to Know About Potential Workplace Harassment Amid COVID-19
  May 13, 2020
- Documentation Required to Take Leave Under the Families First Coronavirus Response Act
  April 30, 2020
Equal Pay
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- Can Prior Salary Be a Defense in Equal Pay Claims?
  May 07, 2018
- Prior Salary Can be a Justification for Unequal Pay
  May 19, 2017
- Is the Equal Pay Mandate Unfriendly to Businesses?
  June 24, 2016
Equal Pay Act
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- How the Equal Pay Act Has Changed
  April 11, 2016
- The Push for More Comprehensive Equal Pay Laws
  February 26, 2016
- 4 Things You Need to Know About the Equal Pay Act
  February 24, 2016
Firm News
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- Birmingham's Finest for 2015 Selection - Joshua Michel Allen & Sinor
  September 10, 2015
- Anthony Michel Appears on NBC 13
  December 06, 2013
- Welcome to Our Blog!
  February 08, 2013
FLSA
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- FLSA Motor Carrier Act
  September 15, 2021
- The Fair Labor Standards Act and Retaliation
  November 16, 2020
- Fair Labor Standards Act: Calculating an Employee’s Regular Rate
  September 25, 2020
FMLA
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- Family and Medical Leave Act: Medical Certification
  May 29, 2020
- What Does “Willful” Mean Under the FMLA?
  December 13, 2019
- Am I Prohibited From Pursuing an FMLA Retaliation Claim If My Employer Succeeds on My Unemployment Compensation Claim?
  November 15, 2019
Gender Discrimination
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- Is Workplace Gender Discrimination Still an Issue in 2022?
  August 26, 2022
- Are Women More at Risk for Interview Discrimination?
  April 29, 2019
- 4 Things You Should Know About Gender Identity in the Workplace
  January 05, 2017
Independent Contractor
- Important Changes at the Department of Labor Under the Trump Administration
  July 10, 2017
Mediation
- The EEOC Wants to Mediate: Now What?
  May 29, 2017
- When Is the Right Time to Mediate?
  September 22, 2014
Non-Compete Agreement
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- Non-Compete Agreements: Balancing Protection and Employee Rights
  February 02, 2025
- Strategies for Overcoming Employee Non-Compete Agreements: Part 2
  October 10, 2017
- How to Avoid the Non-Compete Nightmare
  April 02, 2015
Overtime
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- DOL Regulations May Not Always be Enforced by the Courts
  July 20, 2016
- Employer Hit Hard for Unpaid Overtime
  April 23, 2015
- Can My Employer Force Me to Work Overtime?
  March 10, 2015
Patient Rights
- Patient Rights or Unlawful Discrimination?
  April 18, 2016
Pay Disparities
- Pay Disparity in Sports is Gaining Recognition
  April 15, 2016
Political Discrimination
- Confusing Political Discrimination for Religious Discrimination
  May 09, 2018
Pregnancy Discrimination
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- What You Need to Know About Maternity Leave Laws in Alabama
  September 03, 2025
- Maternity Rights: What Your Employer Can & Can’t Do
  February 04, 2025
- Updates to Pregnancy Discrimination Laws: Favorable Protections for Employees
  January 25, 2024
Pregnancy Discrimination Act
- Chicago Principal Accused of Targeting Pregnant Teachers for Termination
  September 10, 2015
Religious Discrimination
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- Can My Employer Question My Religious Beliefs?
  April 26, 2022
- Flu Shot Exemption as Religious Accommodation
  January 05, 2017
- How the Ministerial Exception Affects Religious Discrimination Claims
  October 28, 2016
Severance Agreements
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- What Every Employee Should Know About Severance Agreements
  June 06, 2017
- Is There Something to Fear in Your Severance Agreement?
  January 05, 2017
- How Certain Severance Agreement Provisions Can Impact Whistleblower Claims
  September 08, 2016
Sexual discrimination
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- The Supreme Court Will Soon Decide the Issue of Sexual Orientation Discrimination
  June 17, 2019
- The Sex Discrimination and Harassment Epidemic in Corrections Jobs
  December 07, 2018
- Proving Same-Sex Harassment in the Workplace Can be a Challenge
  May 04, 2018
Sexual Harassment
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- Reporting Sexual Harassment: A Step-by-Step Guide
  February 04, 2025
- What Should I Do When Experiencing Sexual Harassment At Work?
  July 28, 2022
- Alabama Laws That Protect Workers Against Sexual Harassment
  May 24, 2021
Social Media
- Can Employers Use Social Media in Making Hiring Decisions?
  May 23, 2018
- Did Police Officer Suspended for Controversial Facebook Posts Suffer Retaliation?
  October 28, 2016
Title VII
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- Adverse Employment Action under Title VII
  May 14, 2021
- Does Self-Employment Constitute a Reasonable Effort to Mitigate Title VII Damages?
  April 09, 2021
- Title VII Discrimination and the COVID-19 Vaccination
  February 12, 2021
Unemployment Compensation
- How Does Winning my Unemployment Compensation Hearing Affect my Discharge Claim?
  August 14, 2014
Unlawful Discrimination
- Failure to Promote Based on a Foreign Accent
  September 22, 2016
Unlawful Termination
- Employee Terminated After Reporting Mold Problems in the Workplace
  November 14, 2016
Wage & Hour Claims
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- Alabama's Minimum Wage Battle Continues
  April 11, 2019
- A Few Common Questions Answered About Wage and Hour Laws
  January 21, 2019
- McDonald's not Responsible for Wage Violations at its Franchises
  April 17, 2017
Wage Theft
- Another Restaurant Chain Accused of Wage Theft
  February 01, 2016
Whistleblower
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- Alabama's Whistleblower Protections
  April 28, 2015
- How Well Does the WPA Protect Federal Employees?
  March 26, 2015
- OSHA Rules in Favor of Employees in Southern Air Whistleblower Case
  January 20, 2015
Workers' Compensation
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- Can You Sue A Municipality For Workers’ Compensation Retaliation?
  March 30, 2021
- Frequently Asked Questions About Workers' Comp Retaliation in Alabama
  March 18, 2019
- A Real Example of Workers' Compensation Retaliation
  February 21, 2019
Workers' Compensation Retaliation
- Proving Compensatory Damages in a Worker's Compensation Retaliation Case
  October 19, 2016
Work-Related Injuries
- Do work-related injuries increase your chance of being fired?
  March 11, 2016
Wrongful Termination
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- Can I Sue My Employer for Wrongful Termination if I Resign?
  May 26, 2022
- Why You Might Need an Attorney at Your Unemployment Compensation Hearing
  July 07, 2014
- Termination, Layoff or Suspension: Does it Matter?
  April 18, 2014
ADEA
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- The ADEA Protects Against More than Just Termination
  May 23, 2019
- What Employees Should Know About the ADEA and its Protections
  April 22, 2019
- A Common Hiring Practice May Violate the ADEA
  May 16, 2018
ADA
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- What Disability Accommodations Can Be Requested?
  December 21, 2022
- What does the ADA say about workplace misconduct that is attributable to an employee’s disability?
  November 06, 2020
- Does an On-The-Job Injury Constitute a Disability Under the ADA?
  December 27, 2019
Drug Test
- Can My Employer Subject Me to Random Drug Tests?
  January 17, 2019
Gender Oppression
- An Example of Gender Oppression Allegations by a Female Minority Shareholder
  February 25, 2019
Eleventh Circuit
- Eleventh Circuit Establishes New Standard for Comparators
  April 18, 2019
Primary Beneficiary
- Intern or Employee? Understanding the Primary Beneficiary Test
  June 24, 2019
ERISA
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- Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA): Fiduciaries
  November 22, 2019
- My Claim for Benefits Under an ERISA Plan has Been Denied, What’s Next?
  November 08, 2019
- Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA): Exempt Plans
  October 11, 2019
Discovery
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- What is a deposition and why does it matter?
  June 25, 2021
- Objections to Written Discovery
  May 14, 2021
- The Importance of Discovery and How It Can Make All the Difference
  January 03, 2020
FFCRA
- What Has Happened Since the Enactment of the Families First Coronavirus Response Act
  August 07, 2020
Temporal Proximity
- Is Temporal Proximity Enough to Get Past Summary Judgement?
  March 02, 2021
Tips
- How to Identify and Address Workplace Retaliation
  September 30, 2024
- Navigating Employment Disputes: Tips for Employees
  January 01, 2024
Risk Avoidance
- Risk Avoidance Strategies for Small Businesses: Proactive Steps to Take
  January 02, 2025

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