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Reporting workplace sexual harassment in Missouri

On Behalf of Carter Law Offices | Mar 14, 2023 | Employment Law

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

On Behalf of Carter Law Offices | Mar 1, 2023 | Employment Law

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

On Behalf of Carter Law Offices | Feb 27, 2023 | Employment Law

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?

On Behalf of Carter Law Offices | Feb 13, 2023 | Employment Law

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...

How does emotional abuse happen in nursing homes?

On Behalf of Carter Law Offices | Jan 31, 2023 | Nursing Home Abuse

As your loved one age and becomes less and less independent, one of the decisions you might consider making is sending them to a nursing home. These facilities have the appropriate facilities and specialists who can accord your loved one the care they need during...

How to document nursing home abuse?

On Behalf of Carter Law Offices | Jan 14, 2023 | Nursing Home Abuse

By placing your elderly loved one in a nursing home or long-term care facility, you’re also putting your trust in the people who run it. You expect medical professionals, nurses and assistants to constantly work around the clock to ensure your loved one is safe and...

Can A Nondisclosure Agreement Stop A Worker From Speaking Out About Sexual Harassment?

On Behalf of Carter Law Offices | Jan 6, 2023 | Employment Law

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?

On Behalf of Carter Law Offices | Dec 30, 2022 | Employment Law

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

On Behalf of Carter Law Offices | Dec 21, 2022 | Employment Law

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...

3 signs of nursing home neglect you can’t afford to ignore

On Behalf of Carter Law Offices | Dec 7, 2022 | Nursing Home Abuse

For many families, deciding to put their loved one in a nursing home is a big and emotional decision. If this applies to your situation, you likely investigated several facilities before choosing one. The goal is always to ensure your loved one receives the best care...

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