Employment Law

Workplace harassment often happens away from coworkers, which can leave you wondering how to prove what took place. Understanding what your options are in this scenario can help you with protecting yourself. Proving harassment without eyewitness testimony An...

Taking the step to report sexual harassment at work can feel overwhelming, but knowing what happens next helps you regain control. Before you speak to Human Resources (HR), you should know that you have rights, and preparation is your best tool. In Missouri, employers...

As a victim of workplace discrimination, your response can shape everything that follows. Many legitimate claims fail not because discrimination didn’t happen, but because early, avoidable mistakes undermine the ability to prove what occurred, escalate it effectively...

An employer may discriminate against a certain group of people before even hiring them. One way this can happen is through age discrimination in job postings. Cases of qualified candidates, particularly older ones, feeling like they can’t apply for a job because an...

There are two broad categories of workplace sexual harassment. Some people experience hostile work environments, while others endure quid pro quo sexual harassment. Frequently, quid pro sexual harassment comes from someone within a singular company, usually in a...

It is illegal for employers to consider protected characteristics when making decisions about employment. A worker’s race, religion and sex generally have little to no impact on their ability to perform key job functions. While the worker’s age can affect their...

When people hear the term “sexual harassment,” they likely think of inappropriate touching, suggestive comments or sexual advances. But sexual harassment doesn’t always have to involve explicit sexual behavior. Therefore, you may not recognize sexual harassment when...

People often think of racial discrimination as obvious. In some cases, the people making hiring decisions clearly allow their bias to influence their choices. The company may rarely hire workers from particular backgrounds or may exclusively hire professionals of a...

Sexual harassment in Kansas City workplaces is not always loud or obvious. Many employees encounter conduct that falls into quieter, more ambiguous territory. These behaviors may not look severe at first, but they still create an uncomfortable or exclusionary...

If your employer skips you for a promotion, it can feel confusing or unfair. Your employer usually looks at your performance, experience and qualifications. In Missouri, they must apply these factors consistently to everyone. Look at how your workplace handles...