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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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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)....
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...
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...
Nursing home maltreatment comes in many forms, like violence and neglect. That said, abuse doesn’t have to be physical to damage someone, i.e., financial abuse. According to NAPSA (National Adult Protective Services Association), only one out of 44 financial abuse...