An employee has concerns. She has reported misconduct in the form of sexual harassment, claiming the company harbors a misogynistic culture that tolerates boorish behavior while allowing managers to overlook women for their accomplishments and promotions. As an...
Year: 2021
Did the Kansas City VA Medical Center sweep discrimination under the rug?
The Kansas City Veterans Administration Hospital has been under fire and mired in discrimination lawsuits for some time now. After the allegations were made public and the situation became national news, the Senate got involved and promises of reforms were made. But,...
6 anti-discrimination policy tips for small Missouri businesses
Building a successful small business is a dream many Kansas City, Missouri residents share. If this describes you, it is safe to assume that you have put a lot of effort and care into your business. You probably want to avoid anything that could result in a hardship,...
Can your employer force you to wear a uniform?
If you start working for a new employer, one of the things you might discuss is the dress code. What should you wear on the job? Is there a uniform that you need to wear? There are advantages to having uniforms. They stand out, look professional and make it easier to...
What is age discrimination in the workplace?
Under the 1967 Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA), age discrimination is illegal in the workplace. However, it still occurs frequently. One of the problems with age discrimination is that people are not how it’s defined. Another problem is that proving your...
What rights do pregnant workers have?
The Pregnancy Discrimination Act (PDA) of 1978 aims to ensure giving birth does not need to hurt a woman’s career. Yet, it has not stopped pregnancy discrimination from occurring. According to the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), 50,000 women filed...
As nursing homes open, look for abuse signs such as bedsores
With COVID-19 outbreaks dropping by close to 90% in nursing homes since winter, more and more of these facilities have gradually opened for in-person visits but with many safety measures in place. Your father is a nursing home resident, and you know that the isolation...
Can someone sexually harass you without touching you?
Sexual harassment is something that no one should ever have to experience, and the workplace is no exception. Sexual harassment can take many different forms and may even occur without a victim or the victimizer realizing it. Harassment can come from colleagues and...