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Allegations of Racial Discrimination on Georgia Egg Farm, Reminiscent of “Modern-Day Plantation.”

Thu, 06 Apr 2017 16:24:00 GMT

Attorney Tamika Sykes of Sykes Law LLC along with co-counsel Sadiqa Banks of Banks Law, PC represent three plaintiffs against Georgia egg farm T & A Farms owned by Timothy Dale Davis and Alphine Davis…

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Is Sexual Orientation Discrimination A Form of Sex Discrimination Prohibited By Law?

Tue, 08 Nov 2016 13:30:00 GMT

Federal Court Issues Historic Ruling in EEOC Lawsuit: Civil Rights Act of 1964 Prohibits Sexual Orientation Discrimination

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No Job Security So Map out your finances

Mon, 08 Feb 2016 11:57:00 GMT

I have encountered many prospective clients who after working at their jobs for years come to my firm to discuss a wrongful termination.

The unexpected loss of a job and the lack of finances can be traumatizing.

The spirit of legal gladiators is to be proactive rather reactive. We seek to imprint that same proactive spirit to our clients. One way is to map out your finances.

Personal finance can seem murky and tortuous, and without a good road map it’s easy to feel lost.

The current recession makes careful handling of your money especially sensitive, so heed these tips as you make financial plans for the future:

If you are having problems at work and need legal advice. Contact Sykes Law Your Legal Gladiator at (404) 870-8414 or www.sykeslawllc.com .

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Are you about to get ‘Dooced’?

Tue, 12 Jan 2016 12:48:00 GMT

Remember, cyberspace is not some alternate universe—it is the real world, and it can cause real-world problems for you if you don’t protect yourself. Blogs and posting comments online are a great new form of communication, and like everything we say and do in the brick-and-mortar work world, you should weigh your options carefully before acting.

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Unpaid Internships – Are You on the Right Side of the Law?

Mon, 21 Sep 2015 12:43:00 GMT

It’s Tamika Sykes. Your Legal Gladiator. Because I am an employment lawyer, I receive questions from employees, business owners, and other attorneys asking about the differences between an employee and an independent contractor. Many times, I have to explain that depending on the job functions and work expectations that an independent contractor could actually be an employee under wage and hour laws and (gasp!) tax laws.

Now a new question arises. Whether an intern is entitled payment as an employee?

Although there have historically been rules to govern whether an internship can be treated as unpaid by an employer, little if anything has been done to enforce these in past years, something the Obama administration hopes to address. In April of this year, the Wage and Hour Division of the U.S. Department of Labor issued a set of guidelines to help businesses determine whether an internship program should include financial compensation. Only if all of the following six criteria are met by for-profit private sector businesses are they within their rights to treat internships as unpaid; otherwise they are liable to pay at least minimum wage plus overtime for any hours worked in excess of 40 per week.

Why is this important? If you are an employee, you may be owed unpaid wages. Conversely, if you are an employer you may be responsible for unpaid wages and owe a tax debt to the IRS. If you have additional questions, contact Your Legal Gladiator Tamika Sykes at (404) 870-8410 and visit www.sykeslawllc.com .

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Want A Better Work Environment ?

Thu, 10 Sep 2015 13:27:00 GMT

It’s Tamika Sykes, Your Legal Gladiator! As an employment lawyer, my job is to fight against the illegal abuses that occur in the workplace. However, it is helpful to take the initiative to make changes in your work environment before an illegal action occurs.

Here are a few tips from 1001 Ways to Take Initiative at Work , by Bob Nelson:

If you want more great tips on how to improve your work environment, visit www.sykeslawllc.com . If you are experiencing abuses in your workplace, contact Your Legal Gladiator Tamika Sykes at (404) 870-8410.

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