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It's not uncommon for coworkers to avoid discussing wages. Unfortunately, this has contributed to some people unknowingly spending years in a workplace where they are paid less than their colleagues. You may have heard of employees losing their jobs for discussing...
Every day, countless elderly residents in nursing homes rely on staff for their most basic needs. In the halls of these care facilities, the dangers of nutrition and hydration neglect loom large. They pose a threat to the health and happiness of vulnerable loved ones...
Job loss can quickly lead to personal hardship. It can prove quite challenging to find a new job that offers competitive pay with little advance notice. Most people prefer to have new employment lined up before they leave their current positions. An unexpected...
Many workplaces provide plenty of opportunities for after-work socialization among employees. It may even be strongly encouraged. If the boss offers to take everyone out for drinks after a particularly stressful week, employees often feel compelled to participate. As...
Elopement of memory care residents is a scenario that can lead to serious injury or death. Most of the time, these kinds of injurious scenarios are preventable. As such, elopement leading to physical harm is a situation that may be legally actionable under certain...
Workplace harassment can significantly impact employees' well-being and productivity. In Missouri, as in many other states, workplace harassment is illegal under both state and federal laws. Understanding the common types of harassment can help employees recognize...
People who are in nursing homes count on the staff members to help them with their daily care needs. The depth of reliance depends on the individual needs of the resident. Some have minimal needs, but others depend on the staff for everything. Most residents don’t...
The health of an older adult tends to change as they age. For example, immune system function tends to decline later in life. Older adults may take longer to heal from injuries than they did when they were younger. They may also become more susceptible to infectious...
When a coworker makes sexual comments in the workplace, it could be a form of discrimination or harassment. For instance, it may create a hostile work environment if employees feel like they are always being belittled or attacked due to their gender, sexual...
Employers are not allowed to discriminate against their employees based on the employees’ protected characteristics such as race, gender, age, religion or disability. That does not mean they don’t. Some are direct about it - for instance, they discard any applications...