Women suffer from discrimination every day, everywhere, in ways big and small. One major issue is pregnancy discrimination, but the discrimination does not necessarily end once you have given birth.In fact, it can be when you return to the workplace that the...
Year: 2017
Veteran KC firefighter wins race discrimination lawsuit
KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- A veteran Kansas City firefighter won a race discrimination lawsuit this week against the Fire Department and city. Tarshish "T.J." Jones was a firetruck driver. He claimed that the department deprived him a promotion because of race. "It's...
Kansas City firefighter speaks after winning discrimination claim against city
Tarshish Jones, an African American firefighter who was awarded $356,694 in compensatory damages in a race discrimination lawsuit against the city, spoke Friday about the jury's verdict. Jones, a firetruck driver, claimed in the suit filed in Jackson County Circuit...
Is your job in jeopardy because of religious discrimination?
You may practice a religion that differs from the faith most of your coworkers follow. Under the law, your employer cannot treat you less favorably than other employees because of your religious beliefs, but some employers do not follow the rules.If it is becoming...
Does online harassment have you spooked?
Research indicates that more than half of those who experience online harassment do not know who is behind it. It is unsettling when you have no idea whether your tormentor is a stranger or an acquaintance.Online harassment is not new; it has been going on for years....
Know the law to deal with sexual harassment in the workplace
Hae you experienced sexual harassment in your place of work? The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission is one of the agencies that investigates these complaints. The EEOC offers information for employers and employees about dealing with sexual harassment....
Are you a misclassified employee?
Are you a self-employed worker or an employee? Many employers try to classify workers as independent contractors instead of employees to avoid paying taxes and providing benefits. The IRS has rules about classifying workers correctly, but because there is no checklist...
Pregnant women often experience workplace discrimination
Signs indicate that Missouri is well on its way to becoming a right-to-work state, which would essentially mean that as a Missouri employee, you could be terminated at any time and for virtually any reason. There is a major caveat, however. Even if Missouri does move...