This guide provides HR professionals with an overview of Kentucky laws prohibiting discrimination on the basis of protected characteristics. It addresses what constitutes discriminatory conduct, which characteristics are protected, defenses against discrimination claims, employer compliance requirements, enforcement and remedies under discrimination laws. It also covers protections and accommodation requirements for lactation and breastfeeding.
Kentucky employers with 15 or more employees in Kentucky seeking to educate employees about the availability of reasonable accommodations for pregnancy, childbirth and related conditions and to demonstrate compliance with the Kentucky law should consider including this model policy statement in their handbook.
HR and legal considerations for employers regarding federal, state and local equal employment opportunity (EEO) laws, including discrimination, harassment and fair pay.