In today’s fast-paced business environment, overlooking the complexities of legal matters can lead to significant consequences. From startups to well-established corporations, the absence of legal guidance can result in costly errors that affect growth, operations,...
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Carter Law Offices represents worker in sexual harassment lawsuit against Eddie V’s Prime Seafood
A lawsuit filed in Jackson County Circuit Court has brought serious allegations against Eddie V’s Prime Seafood in Kansas City, where a 23-year-old female employee claims she was sexually harassed and assaulted. Represented by Douglas Carter of Carter Law Offices, the...
Were you injured in a Super Bowl-related Celebration?
Celebrations following a Super Bowl victory are meant to be joyous occasions, bringing communities together to revel in the success of their team. However, unfortunately, in some instances, these celebrations have taken a dark turn, resulting in injuries and violence....
Navigating unwanted advances from a superior
Considering that people spend about 35% of their lives at work, forming bonds with coworkers is expected. Spending so much time together can also cause attraction and feelings to develop. However, it’s not always mutual. When there is a power imbalance, such as in a...
Do you know what actions are sexual harassment?
Perhaps one person at your workplace seems to find it amusing to prey on female co-workers. You have long observed his inappropriate comments and gestures, and you may feel that his behaviors cross a line. But do they meet the definition of sexual harassment? What...
Does your employee handbook address sexual harassment?
If you are experiencing sexual harassment in your place of employment, check your employee handbook to find out how the company addresses this subject. Sexual harassment creates a hostile work environment. Your employer must take steps to stop this from happening as...
Are you experiencing retaliation for protected conduct?
Perhaps you have worked for the same company for several years, but a new manager is disrupting your formerly peaceful work environment. You reported illegal practices that took place within your department, an action that falls under the heading of protected conduct,...
To learn about nursing home neglect, speak with volunteers
Perhaps you volunteered at a nursing home once, so you know about the bonds that develop between volunteers and residents. Now, your elderly parent is a resident in a busy nursing home, and you worry about neglect as well as abuse. Could a volunteer provide you with...
Is your disability a limiting factor in company activities?
Perhaps you work at a company that promotes fitness programs and team participation activities. You use a wheelchair, and your supervisor has not made any attempt to include you in such activities. Is this disability discrimination? Protection under the law Laws such...
Is your Mom’s nursing home doing enough to prevent bedsores?
Let us say that your mother has been a nursing home resident for almost a year. In most respects, you feel satisfied with the care she receives. However, she is frail, spends a good deal of time in bed and requires a wheelchair to get around. You have heard about the...