Whistleblowers who disclose information about a violation of law or abuse of power in the workplace often suffer retaliation that can take a serious toll on their financial and emotional well-being, as well as their reputation and career. To protect them from such...
Age discrimination violates employment law in Missouri and Kansas, but it can be difficult to know if it's happening to you. The following five signs can help you determine if your employer is discriminating against you due to your age. 1. Your employer questions your...
If you or your dependent has a serious medical condition, you have the right to take up to 12 weeks of unpaid leave to deal with it. During that time, your employer in Missouri will protect your job so that you can return to the same position, with the same pay, after...
As a general rule, employers in Missouri must take steps to prevent workplace harassment and bullying. However, it's possible that you will find yourself the victim of a workplace bully despite your company's best efforts. Therefore, it is important to understand how...
Whistleblowers are people who speak up about illegal or unethical practices within their company. They often face retaliation from their employers, who may try to silence them to protect their reputation. Retaliation Retaliation refers to any action taken by an...
Decades of labor issues are catching up to McDonald's, as workers in Missouri and across the country planned a one-day strike in October to protest a number of issues. The foremost concern has been the company's tepid response to numerous allegations of harassment...
Many women in Missouri decide to continue working through their pregnancies. Whether a pregnant woman's reason to remain employed is personal or financial, her employer is legally obligated to respect it. Pregnant employees are protected from workplace discrimination...
The number of whistleblower investigations in Missouri is at an all-time high. Whistleblowing is essential in the corporate world since it helps raise the alarm on corporate negligence, malpractice, safety issues, and law-breaking. Unfortunately, a lot of people don’t...
If you are over the age of 40, you are likely protected by the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA). This means that your Missouri employer isn't allowed to make employment decisions based solely on your age. However, despite the presence of federal...