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Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) programs aim to address systemic inequities, promote diversity in the workplace, and create fairer environments for everyone. However, DEI programs have recently faced significant challenges.

Disparate-impact discrimination refers to policies, practices, or procedures that, while neutral in appearance, disproportionately affect members of a particular protected group, such as racial minorities, women, or those with disabilities.

The fight against pay discrimination is one of the many battles I engage in daily. Pay discrimination undermines not just individuals but the broader sense of fairness in our economy and society. Addressing this injustice requires knowledge, strategy, and determination.

When it comes to forging paths in emerging industries, the relationship between labor and management often defines success. My name is Chris Sanders, and through my practice, Chris Sanders Law PLLC, I’ve committed my career to advancing fair labor relations and supporting cooperation between workers and management.

When discussing unions and their impact on the workplace, the narrative often centers around conflict and adversity between management and unionized employees. However, it's essential to recognize the numerous benefits that a progressive unionized workforce can bring to an organization.

The profitability of solar farms is a hot topic right now. With the rising interest in renewable energy, many people are curious about whether investing in solar farms is worth it.

If you and your group are looking to enter the solar generation market and need guidance on the legal requirements of proper siting and other requirements—in or around Louisville, Kentucky, or throughout the Commonwealth—contact me at Chris Sanders Law PLLC. I pride myself on being a green technology attorney and consultant. I can advise you and your group on financing, permitting, tax incentives, and even community involvement to pave the way for your project.

It’s no secret that starting a new business takes a ton of work. Even if you have a solid idea or profitable product or service to offer, there are still countless legal and procedural steps you’ll need to take to move your business from the initial idea stage into reality.

As the gears of the workforce keep turning, it is crucial to ensure that the rights of employees are protected and their hard work is justly compensated. Kentucky's wage and hour laws serve as the bedrock of worker protection, covering essential aspects such as minimum wage rates, overtime pay, payment regulations, breaks and meal periods, child labor laws, wage discrimination, and retaliation protections.

Possibly the most common popular image of sexual harassment in the workplace is that of a boss soliciting sexual favors from an employee in return for some form of benefit at work—perhaps even just continued employment. While this certainly can and does happen, sexual harassment can take many forms in the working world, and it doesn’t always have to involve an employer or supervisor hitting on someone by dangling some form of employment bait.