Hospitals and healthcare facilities are places of healing and caregiving, where patient health and wellness are top priorities. Patients look to healthcare workers for medical attention and care. But who will care for the patients when the nurses and staff are too...
Employment Law
Are you facing age discrimination in the workplace?
When our readers in Missouri hear the term “discrimination” in relation to the workplace, they may only think about someone getting fired for a discriminatory reason. However, discrimination can manifest in ways that may not be so obvious at first. Age discrimination...
Sexual harassment plagues the restaurant industry
Workers in any occupation can be subjected to sexual harassment, but those who are employed in the restaurant industry are typically more susceptible to it. In fact, some studies have shown that as many as 70% of women who work in the restaurant industry report being...
What creates a hostile work environment based on race?
Most of us spend time during our workday talking with our co-workers to pass the time or get through the day. Sometimes we develop strong friendships with co-workers, while sometimes there are co-workers we do not get along with. This is a common part of nearly all...
The stereotypes about older workers and technology at work
Age discrimination, or ageism, is a prevalent issue in many industries. With rapid technological advancements, there is increasing emphasis on upskilling. Today, employers encourage workers to acquire and develop strong tech skills at work. Unfortunately, this puts...
Does verbal abuse count as sexual harassment in the workplace?
Words sometimes cut more profoundly than physical actions. Sexual harassment can take the form of a verbal attack in the workplace, creating a hostile and intimidating environment that can impact your productivity, performance and overall morale. Per Missouri’s...
2 common forms of same-sex sexual harassment in the workplace
Discussions of sexual harassment are often overly simplistic. People frequently think of sexual harassment as specifically involving someone in a position of authority abusing a subordinate at work. Oftentimes, people conjure images of quid pro quo harassment wherein...
Can those dealing with sexual harassment use phones to get proof?
Sexual harassment can leave someone feeling unsafe on the job and at risk of demotions or terminations intended as retaliation rather than as a reflection of someone's job performance or professional prowess. Unfortunately, sexual harassment can be very difficult for...
How companies can protect workers from sexual harassment
If a worker wants to file a sexual harassment claim against their employer, there is often more involved in the process than the average person realizes. Not only will the worker making the claim typically need evidence supporting their allegations that sexual...
Spotting discrimination in the hiring process
You usually put your best foot forward when you interview for a new job. So, it can be upsetting when the company you are attempting to work for shows bias. The Missouri Human Rights Act protects individuals from discrimination in the workplace, including hiring and...