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Workplace harassment can significantly impact employees' well-being and productivity. In Missouri, as in many other states, workplace harassment is illegal under both state and federal laws. Understanding the common types of harassment can help employees recognize...
People who are in nursing homes count on the staff members to help them with their daily care needs. The depth of reliance depends on the individual needs of the resident. Some have minimal needs, but others depend on the staff for everything. Most residents don’t...
The health of an older adult tends to change as they age. For example, immune system function tends to decline later in life. Older adults may take longer to heal from injuries than they did when they were younger. They may also become more susceptible to infectious...
When a coworker makes sexual comments in the workplace, it could be a form of discrimination or harassment. For instance, it may create a hostile work environment if employees feel like they are always being belittled or attacked due to their gender, sexual...
Employers are not allowed to discriminate against their employees based on the employees’ protected characteristics such as race, gender, age, religion or disability. That does not mean they don’t. Some are direct about it - for instance, they discard any applications...
In today’s fast-paced business environment, overlooking the complexities of legal matters can lead to significant consequences. From startups to well-established corporations, the absence of legal guidance can result in costly errors that affect growth, operations,...
When people face sexual harassment at their workplace, many people will tolerate the abuse believing that it will stop once they go home. However, technology can make it easier for harassers to reach their victims. Whether you work in an office or you work online, you...
If you speak a language other than English – either primarily or secondarily – you might wonder if your employer can make you speak only English while you’re at work. Under federal law, specifically Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, employers cannot...
Nursing homes exist because older adults frequently have needs that they cannot meet on their own behalf. They may initially rely on spouses, children or even neighbors for support. However, as their health declines and their needs increase, they may find themselves...
Nursing homes have a variety of different staff members. For instance, there may be administrative staff and dietary staff or workers in the kitchen. The nursing home may have a janitorial staff or maintenance workers. They’re also going to have direct caregivers and...