If your loved one lives in a Missouri nursing home, you likely think first about the risk of falls. Falls are serious, but families often focus on them while overlooking other hidden risks that cause harm in quieter ways. By broadening your awareness and asking direct...
Year: 2025
Nursing home staff may retaliate against residents who speak up
Speaking up in a nursing home should be an act that promotes safety, dignity and proper care. Yet for many residents, voicing concerns about mistreatment or neglect can feel dangerous. Some nursing home staff may retaliate against residents who raise complaints,...
One way employers deny that they’re discriminating
If you go to your employer with an accusation of discrimination, you likely expect them to believe you and do something to resolve the situation. Often, this is not the case. Employers may use a number of strategies to deny that any discrimination. Sometimes, they may...
What occurs during quid pro quo sexual harassment?
Every case of workplace sexual harassment is unique. Some professionals endure mistreatment from coworkers or supervisors that produces a hostile work environment. Others may experience quid pro quo sexual harassment. Quid pro quo sexual harassment can have a major...
Steps to take when going through employment discrimination
Facing discrimination at work is never easy and it can leave you feeling confused, frustrated and even helpless. Discrimination may be based on race, gender, religion, disability or other protected traits. Whatever the reason, it is important to act early and...
3 reasons why residents with dementia suffer more from bedbugs
Residents in care facilities often face a range of health risks, but those living with dementia are particularly vulnerable when it comes to bedbug infestations. Some might assume that these reddish-brown insects are harmless because they do not transmit diseases....
What counts as racial discrimination in the workplace under the law?
Racial discrimination at work may happen when your skin color, facial features, name or cultural background affects how your manager, supervisor or coworkers treat you. When such harassment is frequent or severe enough to affect your work environment or job status, it...
Workplace age discrimination: What Missouri workers need to know
In today’s workforce, experience should be an asset, not a liability. Yet for many older employees, age discrimination remains a frustrating and often hidden barrier to fair treatment. Whether you were passed over for promotion or pushed toward early retirement,...
5 signs your employer could be retaliating against you
Workplace retaliation can take many forms, both subtle and overt. It often follows an employee’s decision to report discrimination, harassment, safety violations or other unlawful practices. Although the law prohibits retaliation, it still happens in many...
4 reasonable accommodation tips for employees with ADHD
If you are a worker living with ADHD, you might already know that staying focused, managing time or completing projects can sometimes feel more difficult than it should. These challenges are real, but they do not mean you have to struggle alone. Under employment laws...