The Kansas City Veterans Administration Hospital has been under fire and mired in discrimination lawsuits for some time now. After the allegations were made public and the situation became national news, the Senate got involved and promises of reforms were made. But,...
Employment Law
6 anti-discrimination policy tips for small Missouri businesses
Building a successful small business is a dream many Kansas City, Missouri residents share. If this describes you, it is safe to assume that you have put a lot of effort and care into your business. You probably want to avoid anything that could result in a hardship,...
Can your employer force you to wear a uniform?
If you start working for a new employer, one of the things you might discuss is the dress code. What should you wear on the job? Is there a uniform that you need to wear? There are advantages to having uniforms. They stand out, look professional and make it easier to...
What is age discrimination in the workplace?
Under the 1967 Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA), age discrimination is illegal in the workplace. However, it still occurs frequently. One of the problems with age discrimination is that people are not how it’s defined. Another problem is that proving your...
What rights do pregnant workers have?
The Pregnancy Discrimination Act (PDA) of 1978 aims to ensure giving birth does not need to hurt a woman’s career. Yet, it has not stopped pregnancy discrimination from occurring. According to the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), 50,000 women filed...
Can someone sexually harass you without touching you?
Sexual harassment is something that no one should ever have to experience, and the workplace is no exception. Sexual harassment can take many different forms and may even occur without a victim or the victimizer realizing it. Harassment can come from colleagues and...
Do you have legal grounds to challenge a job firing?
Many employees in varied industries and professions are lucky enough to have job positions that are both sustainable and enjoyable over the long term. For them, going to work is a supportive experience, grounded in proofs that supervisors and key decision makers...
Were you terminated due to racial discrimination?
It is hard to believe, but some employees still experience racial discrimination in the workplace in spite of the protections of the Civil Rights Act, which was passed more than half a century ago. Some employees are even terminated because of racial discrimination....
Is an independent contractor harassing your co-workers?
The offensive behavior of anyone can create a workplace environment that becomes stressful at the very least and takes away the enthusiasm you once felt for your job. If this has happened in your company, you may have discovered that unwelcome conduct is not limited...
Reasonable accommodation for disabled employees
If you have a disability, federal and Missouri law may require employers to provide reasonable accommodation that would enable you to perform your job duties. Refusing to accommodate can be discrimination and may violate the law.There are several complex issues to...