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Workplace retaliation can take many forms, both subtle and overt. It often follows an employee’s decision to report discrimination, harassment, safety violations or other unlawful practices. Although the law prohibits retaliation, it still happens in many...
If you are a worker living with ADHD, you might already know that staying focused, managing time or completing projects can sometimes feel more difficult than it should. These challenges are real, but they do not mean you have to struggle alone. Under employment laws...
The decision to move a loved one into a nursing home is often made with trust and hope. Families believe their elderly relatives will receive the care, respect and dignity they deserve. However, beneath the surface of some facilities, a quiet, insidious form of...
Modern workers have the protection of numerous laws. Both state and federal regulations protect workers from discrimination and harassment. Professionals should be able to focus on their careers confidently without worrying about their protected characteristics...
Just because something is illegal doesn’t mean it won’t occur. And just as sexual harassment happens in far too many workplaces, too many employers try to control the narrative by actively or passively trying to sweep those allegations under the corporate rug. But...
When employees experience discrimination, harassment or retaliation in the workplace, they may benefit from looking over resources published online by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). The EEOC is a federal agency responsible for enforcing civil...
If a loved one resides in a nursing home, you likely expect them to stay in their nursing home for a very long time. However, a nursing home can discharge tenants. With that said, nursing homes often cannot discharge residents for just any reason. If your loved one is...
“The customer is always right,” is a common mantra in the service industry, but it’s one that shouldn’t be taken too seriously. There are times when customers of restaurants can do things that are inappropriate to the employees. One of these is sexual harassment. ...
Do you have an elderly loved one in a nursing home? You likely expect them to receive a standard level of care from nursing home staff depending on their needs. However, your elderly loved one could be susceptible to financial abuse. Older adults who are 60 years of...
Under the Missouri Human Rights Act, it is illegal for employers to fire someone just because of their age. This law says age cannot be the main reason for work decisions. Employers must use other reasons to make decisions, like how well someone does their job or...