Most states permit "at will" employment. A job is "at will" when the employer or the employee can terminate the employment relationship at any time for any reason. Missouri is among those states that have "at will" employment laws. However, bear in mind that just...
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Month: November 2015
Cosmetic surgery errors can cause more than physical injuries
Missouri residents who undergo cosmetic surgery generally do so in order to correct either what they perceive to be a flaw or a disfigurement from a genetic disorder or accident. When the surgery goes well, it can improve a patient's physical appearance and...
You worked for your benefits, make sure you get them
Benefits can be any form of compensation that your employer promises to give you in exchange for your labor. A benefit is typically a wage or salary, but it also includes 401(k) matching, medical insurance, company car, company house, bonuses, reimbursed tuition and...
Tipped employees get a different minimum wage
There has been a lot of talk about upping the federal minimum wage to $15 these past few years. However, just because one of the minimum wages is increased, does not mean all of them will be increased. The federal government sets a minimum level minimum wage, which as...
Trash truck accident kills road construction worker
In addition to all of the other hazards that construction workers face, those who work on Missouri's roadways are also at risk of being injured by a passing motorist. Each year, several road construction workers are seriously injured or killed when vehicles on the...
Missouri legislature tackles sexual harassment policy
Voters like to imagine that elected leaders are held to a higher standard. However, Missouri residents were awoken to yet another sexual scandal except this one was close to home. As you may be aware, the former Speaker of the House resigned several months ago. The...
Do you have rights during the interview process?
The interview started out normally. He asked you questions about your work, experience and any hobbies. Then it changed into a scene straight out of Mad Men. He started asking about your family, which was strange but not out of the ordinary. He noticed the ring on...
Single-car rollover accidents can be difficult to investigate
Some crashes that occur here in Missouri are challenging for investigators. For instance, the occupants of vehicles involved in suspected single-car rollover accidents may not survive to provide police with information regarding what happened. Without any...
Appeals Court rules in favor of employer in discrimination suit
Workplace discrimination is an evolving area of law, from who is protected and why, to what they are protected from. Thus, courts sometimes have trouble applying laws that may be outdated. Contrary to popular opinion, judges cannot make law, they can only interpret...
Cooperating with an investigation and wrongful termination
Most employment in the United States is "at-will." At-will employment means that you or your employer are free to end the employment relationship at any time for any reason. This means that you can quit because you want to take a vacation and don't feel like...