Paychecks are the major motivation for most of the workforce in the U.S. Compensating employees for their good work is the least employers can do. Federal and state governments recognize that wages are important for the workforce, and enforce strict laws to make sure...
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Month: July 2016
Have you been wrongfully terminated?
Wrongful termination is the termination of an employee's contract that violates the contract itself or employment laws. The contract is crucial in determining whether the employee has been wrongfully terminated. In case no contract was signed, the dismissal can still...
Lengthy lane closures are typical after head-on collisions
In the aftermath of violent crashes, investigators could require several hours to sort out what happened and arrange for the site to be cleared of the wreckage. This means that travel could be restricted on the affected portions of Missouri highways. Motorists could...
An Overview of the Family and Medical Leave Act
The Family and Medical Leave Act ("Act") was passed over two decades ago, and it is still relatively misunderstood. The purpose of the Act was to give workers the flexibility to care for a sick loved one without fear of losing their job. It is still a difficult...
Many head-on collisions happen when a driver crosses the line
Many highways here in Missouri and elsewhere do not have medians between the opposing lanes of travel. The only thing keeping drivers in their lanes is a line along the center of the roadway. Unfortunately, many head-on collisions happen when a driver crosses this...
Appellate court decision favors NFL in “Deflate-gate” case
What started as a silly dispute between one millionaire and another has evolved into a titanic struggle that pits union and labor rights against business interests. At the center of this controversy is Tom Brady, the Patriot's quarterback, and Roger Goodell, the...
House to debate bill regarding LGBT rights in the workplace
On July 12, 2016, the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform plans to meet to discuss a potentially upcoming bill that would allow businesses, non-profits, governments and other entities to deny services to an LGBT person if it conflicts with their...
Democrats adopt $15 minimum wage in party platform
The Democratic Party, due to the urging of Senator Sanders, has adopted a $15 minimum wage as a party platform. The party platform refers to the positions that the Democratic Party will take during the election and the goals that they will try to achieve. The $15...
Many motorcycle accidents result in traumatic brain injuries
Motorcycle riders are in a precarious position on Missouri's roadways since they do not have the same protections that occupants of passenger cars have, yet they can travel at high speed. They often suffer traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) in accidents, regardless of...
Department of Labor implements new civil penalties
For years the civil penalties that government entities could levy on companies that violate their employees' rights have been stagnant. Congress did not allow the agencies to peg the penalties to inflation. The net result was that the "bite" of the penalties was...