Usually, we hear stories about managers or executives abusing their positions to sexually harass their employees. In these cases, the employer is strictly liable for their actions. But does it make a difference if the harasser is a coworker of the same or close level?...
Employment Law
What are the subtle signs of unlawful discrimination at work?
Discrimination is a severe problem, especially at work. Federal law imposes various provisions against it, enforcing equal employment opportunities in different circumstances. Expanded versions of these policies also exist, varying from state to state. You can still...
Ask these six questions if you think you’ve suffered age discrimination
While we would like to think that modern-day employees and companies are all well-versed in how to avoid age discrimination in the workplace, the reality is that it still happens frequently. Some older individuals experience exclusion at work and even when applying...
Reporting workplace sexual harassment in Missouri
Many employees consider their workplace as safe grounds. Once they enter the work premises, they may feel a sense of comfort and would never think that anything bad could happen to them in this environment. Unfortunately, issues such as sexual harassment can still...
Blind woman files lawsuit against St. Louis-area school district
Federal law is on the side of any disabled worker. Even though the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) has been in place for more than three decades, we continue to learn about situations in which an employer has violated the rights of a disabled worker. Consider...
2 new laws expand rights for pregnant, nursing employees
Long gone are the days when women are expected to leave the workplace as they were farther along in their pregnancies and not return until their kids go off to college – if then. Most women can’t afford to quit their jobs, and even when they can, they often don’t want...
Can persistent workplace discrimination harm your mental health?
For most people, having a job means the difference between surviving independently and needing outside help. That means they cannot usually quit their jobs without other prospects, even if workplace discrimination is an issue. Suffering through employment...
Can A Nondisclosure Agreement Stop A Worker From Speaking Out About Sexual Harassment?
A nondisclosure agreement is something that an employee signs saying that they won’t talk about their work experience after they leave the company. They have to keep the things that they know about that business secret, and they’re legally bound to do so. They could...
Can you heal from sexual harassment at work?
Inappropriate behavior in the workplace may be considered sexual harassment. According to the Department of Labor & Industrial Relations of Missouri, sexual harassment is any unwelcome sexual advances like touching and requests for sexual favors (quid pro quo)....
The various forms of religious discrimination
Kansas city, Missouri, is a diverse place, with people of all backgrounds living and working there. Fortunately, the majority of companies thrive with a diverse workforce and realize the benefits of having people from all walks of life on board. Sadly, this isn’t...