Many elderly individuals rely on the quality of care provided by nursing homes. However, there are instances where some facilities may prioritize cost-cutting measures. Doing so may compromise their ability to monitor and protect every resident adequately. This lack...
Year: 2023
3 ways that understaffing can harm the lives of nursing home residents
Quite a few nursing homes are for-profit institutions. As a result, there is a powerful incentive for the business running the facility to keep costs as low as possible. Not only do nursing homes notoriously pay mediocre wages for the services that workers provide,...
How companies can protect workers from sexual harassment
If a worker wants to file a sexual harassment claim against their employer, there is often more involved in the process than the average person realizes. Not only will the worker making the claim typically need evidence supporting their allegations that sexual...
Spotting discrimination in the hiring process
You usually put your best foot forward when you interview for a new job. So, it can be upsetting when the company you are attempting to work for shows bias. The Missouri Human Rights Act protects individuals from discrimination in the workplace, including hiring and...
Is the company liable for sexual harassment by a coworker?
Usually, we hear stories about managers or executives abusing their positions to sexually harass their employees. In these cases, the employer is strictly liable for their actions. But does it make a difference if the harasser is a coworker of the same or close level?...
What are the subtle signs of unlawful discrimination at work?
Discrimination is a severe problem, especially at work. Federal law imposes various provisions against it, enforcing equal employment opportunities in different circumstances. Expanded versions of these policies also exist, varying from state to state. You can still...
What rights do residents have in nursing homes?
Nursing homes exist to provide an equipped facility where residents can live and receive proper care. However, residents might experience abuse or neglect even without noticing it. To prevent these incidents, the law has provisions protecting them and their rights....
Ask these six questions if you think you’ve suffered age discrimination
While we would like to think that modern-day employees and companies are all well-versed in how to avoid age discrimination in the workplace, the reality is that it still happens frequently. Some older individuals experience exclusion at work and even when applying...
Reporting workplace sexual harassment in Missouri
Many employees consider their workplace as safe grounds. Once they enter the work premises, they may feel a sense of comfort and would never think that anything bad could happen to them in this environment. Unfortunately, issues such as sexual harassment can still...
Blind woman files lawsuit against St. Louis-area school district
Federal law is on the side of any disabled worker. Even though the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) has been in place for more than three decades, we continue to learn about situations in which an employer has violated the rights of a disabled worker. Consider...