Employment Law

Both Missouri and federal laws prohibit employers from subjecting employees to discrimination at work because of their protected characteristics. If your employer discriminates against you based on your race, gender, age, sexual orientation or nationality of origin,...

In many ways, retail employment is the great modern equalizer. There are retail jobs in almost every neighborhood that require very little education or professional experience. Almost anyone can qualify for retail employment, even those with extensive limitations on...

You may have recently experienced sexual harassment at your place of work. It could’ve started with a few unwanted comments that eventually escalated to inappropriate touching, blackmail or even persistent romantic advances. So, you decided to write a harassment...

No one deserves to be sexually harassed at work. It is unfair, and it is illegal. If you believe that you have been sexually harassed at work, there are some things you should remember not to do. Making these mistakes could hurt your case and ability to hold others...

All employees across Missouri have a legal right to work in an environment that is free from hostility, discrimination and harassment. Generally, employers take steps to ensure that none of this occurs in the workplace. For the rare instances that it does, companies...

When a worker reaches the age of 40, they may start to notice ways in which their age affects their employment. Older employees can be highly beneficial to the organizations where they work. They often have the personal connections and hands-on experience that younger...

When you go in for an interview, the employer may ask you a question about your medical history that you don't feel comfortable answering. You may instantly find yourself wondering if they're even allowed to ask you something like that.  The reason for your discomfort...

Sexual harassment at the workplace has many consequences – and none of them are good.  The consequences of sexual harassment can last for years. Here are some examples of how victims’ lives can change: Mental health issues Victims of sexual harassment often experience...

Workplace sexual harassment can come in many different forms. Some people find themselves the brunt of crude jokes. Others are pressured into relationships with supervisors. Still others just find that a lot of microaggressions create a hostile work environment. Many...

It can be an exciting time when you are ready to hire your first employees. After trying to manage your small business on your own, you are finally ready to add some much-needed support. Employees can be a tremendous asset and help you provide a positive face for your...