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Black Friday is a day of great sales. It is also a day that poses a great danger to workers. As droves of shoppers show up at stores to score great deals on merchandise, employees are in danger of being trampled by the crowds. This fact hasn't gone unnoticed by the...
Cars are amazing feats of technology, and loving cars and other vehicles may be considered an ingrained aspect of American culture. Unfortunately, there might be little doubt that they can become exceptionally dangerous in the blink of an eye, especially in rollover...
It's a nightmarish reality with which many Missouri workers have to cope with on a daily basis -- having a truly lousy boss. Whether it's lack of management ability, poor people skills or sociopathic character traits, a bad boss can make going to work an onerous...
Missouri workers may not realize that the Wage and Hour Division of the Department of Labor has been ensuring companies' compliance with labor laws for over 76 years. The division is tasked with making sure that workers take home a "fair day's pay for a fair day's...
While a Missouri cosmetic surgery patient may be unsatisfied with the ultimate results of a procedure, he or she will first have to prove that other professionals in this field would have produced better results. For a medical malpractice claim against a cosmetic...
While federal and state laws in Missouri and elsewhere do specify that employees are legally entitled to certain benefits like unemployment and workers' compensation, no employees are specifically entitled to benefits from their company.Providing employees with...
The federal minimum wage for non-exempt, covered employees is governed by the Fair Labor Standards Act. Since July 24, 2009, it has been set at $7.25 per hour. However, employees in states with a higher minimum wage must be paid at the state's higher rate.According to...
No one ever expects that they are going to die at the hands of another person -- especially a medical physician who has spent years of his or her life in medical school. Doctors are expected to know what they are doing and to provide adequate care. However, doctor...
Our nation was founded by those seeking protection from persecution for practicing the religion of their choice. Yet still today there are instances where workers face religious harassment for simply following the tenets of their chosen faith.When some employees are...
Motorcycles and cars have to share the road every single day. Although the weather is getting cooler, there are still many motorcycles on Missouri roads right now. Therefore, a motorcyclist needs to ensure that he or she is alert and focused on the road ahead....
