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...
Employment Law
4 mistakes employees make when facing workplace discrimination
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...
Age discrimination in job postings
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...
Quid pro quo harassment can come from outside a particular company
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...
When age discrimination harms experienced professionals
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...
Does sexual harassment have to be sexual in nature?
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...
Appearance or grooming rules may be actionable discrimination
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...
Subtle sexual harassment in Kansas City workplaces
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...
What evidence proves discrimination in promotions?
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...
Why do so many men stay silent about sexual harassment at work?
Sexual workplace harassment isn’t just a women’s issue; men experience it too. Unlike women, who are more often encouraged to speak up, many male victims stay silent, unsure of how to respond or worried about how others might react. Everyone deserves to work in an...
