How do I report my Employer for Defrauding the Government?
One of the common themes you hear from politicians is that we need to reduce wasteful government spending. While it is seems little progress is ever made towards stopping or…
Sales Commissions Protected in Alabama When You Leave Your Employer
Sales commissions are the primary source of income for numerous employees in the State of Alabama. Despite the significance of these commissions, many employees, and even some businesses, are not…
Alabama’s Employment-at-Will
What does it mean that Alabama is an employment-at-will state? The State of Alabama does not have any laws pertaining to the hiring and firing of an employee (with a…
EEOC Files Suit Against Alabama Thrift Store for Disability Discrimination
In September, the EEOC filed suit against America’s Thrift Stores of Alabama claiming they violated federal law by refusing to provide an employee with a reasonable accommodation and subsequently firing her because of…
How do I make a complaint of discrimination against my employer?
This is one of the most common questions an employment lawyer receives. The answer varies depending on the situation, however, a couple of common routes typically apply. If your employer…
Alabama Discrimination Complaints Drop in 2011
The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (“EEOC”) recently reported there were 99,947 charges of employment bias and discrimination filed across the nation last year. This stat represents an minimal increase…
Do I have a case for retaliation against my Alabama Employer?
Employers in Alabama with more than 15 employees are subject to the anti-retaliation provisions of Title VII. Under Title VII, an employer may not fire, demote, harass or otherwise “retaliate”…