Kentucky Becomes Right-To-Work State
On January 9, 2017, Kentucky enacted law making it a right-to-work state, effective immediately. The Kentucky law is prospective, applying to all new contracts and those renewed or extended after 1/9/17. The law also includes a special provision that prohibits public sector employees from strikes or work stoppages and requires the public sector employees’ written consent in order to deduct dues or similar payments from their pay.