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Some Missouri workers may worry about losing their health care and retirement benefits after they are separated from their employment or even just had a significant reduction in their hours. But there are federal laws in place to help workers protect their access to benefits after experiencing a job loss. When the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act was passed…
It is an unfortunate truth that people die in numerous car accidents each year. It seems that one of the most deadly types of crashes both here in Missouri and around the country involve head-on collisions. In fact, on a recent Tuesday, a head-on crash took the lives of two drivers. The crash occurred on Route F at approximately 5:15…
Sexual harassment used to be the dirty little secret Missouri workers had to put up with in order to keep their jobs. Fortunately, there are now laws in place to protect workers, yet this practice still occurs in some companies and on job sites. Sometimes, it’s simple ignorance of the law that permits the unwelcome behaviors. Other times, it can…
Missouri residents may have reason to be concerned about the number of young adults who lose their lives or suffer life-changing injuries in car accidents. It is not uncommon for rollover accidents to occur when a driver loses control and leaves the roadway. Unfortunately, in many of these single-vehicle accidents, the passengers suffer the worst consequences. The Missouri State Highway…
When Missouri companies hire disabled workers, they enrich, enhance and diversify their workplace culture. While all employers should strive to include employees with disabilities as part of their workplace, some fall short of this laudable goal. Below are some signs that indicate whether your company is committed to accommodating disabled workers. — Is the disability policy enforced from the top-down?…
Missouri workers can sometimes find themselves in the uncomfortable position of having their wages garnished by their employers in order to settle a debt. Garnishments can be embarrassing for the worker and involve extra paperwork for the company, which is why employers typically do not like handling wage garnishments. However, they are not permitted to terminate an employee due to…
Missouri residents who experience medical problems that are unfamiliar to them may experience high levels of anxiety. Most people rely on medical professionals to accurately diagnose and treat their conditions. Failure to diagnose dreaded diseases such as cancer may lead to devastating results. Modern medical technology allows for accurate diagnoses, yet many cases of failure to diagnose continue to occur.…
Missouri moms know that it can be a real juggling act trying to hold down a job and manage childcare. The problems are intensified when mothers have to work but are still nursing their infants. However, the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act amended a section of the Fair Labor Standards Act, and now employers are required to provide “reasonable…
In Missouri, as in most other jurisdictions, employers in this “at will” state can terminate a worker’s employment for any reason or no reason at all. The exceptions to this are for reasons related to discrimination that are already prohibited under federal, state or local statutes. In the case of members of a labor union, however, an employee can lose…
As our loved ones age and become more frail, the question of how to take care of them may loom large. If a specialized facility is under consideration, the question of protecting a family member from nursing home neglect may be a major concern. Residents in Missouri who are facing this decision may desire to carefully research any potential placement, though…