Protecting Employee Rights
Kimberly Knox and Kayla Bratcher worked as bartenders and servers at a Buffalo Wild Wings restaurant in Avon, Indiana. As is commonly the case with restaurant service employees, Ms. Knox and Ms. Bratcher were paid via a tip credit that resulted in them receiving $2.13/hour
Occasionally, I receive an inquiry from an employee who requested FMLA leave but never consulted a health care provider regarding their illness. A recent case from the Western District of Wisconsin serves as a reminder of why that can be problematic for such employees. In
The Indiana General Assembly is currently debating the passage of the Indiana Religious Freedom Restoration Act (“RFRA”). As it is currently constructed, the RFRA reads, in pertinent part: “A state action, or an action taken by an individual based on state action, may not substantially