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Commercial drivers — like others — do not always pay attention to their surroundings. However, a truck accident does not also mean that the driver was operating the vehicle negligently. In some cases, commercial vehicles are not properly maintained by the company or defective auto parts find their way into the vehicles. Whatever the case may be, injury to the driver, passengers…
Those employees in Missouri who are covered by the National Labor Relations Act have specific rights to unite their efforts to improve the working conditions and wages at their place of employment, regardless of whether they have a union working on their behalf. Workers who have no union also possess the right to organize a union. Employees may also decertify…
Drunk driving can quickly lead to injuries or even death in Missouri. Those who have lost loved ones in drunk driving accidents may understandably question how such an accident could have happened. Unfortunately, one teenager recently died after being struck by an alleged drunken driver while standing near the roadway. The Friday accident happened in the area of Highway 47…
The city of Osage Beach, Missouri, is under fire for allegedly discriminating against one former employee. The woman recently filed a complaint detailing four counts of alleged sex discrimination, age discrimination, retaliation and wrongful termination from her position as communications supervisor for the city. In addition to the city of Osage Beach, other defendants include the human resources generalist and…
Many Missouri workers are lucky to have steady employment with compassionate and decent bosses and supervisors. However, some workers may not be paid fairly or may have employers who fail to comply with existing state or federal wage laws. Our attorneys stand ready to do battle for your rights. We represent clients in Missouri and Kansas who are being exploited…
Despite what efforts Missouri residents may take to ensure that they are safe while driving on the road, accidents can still happen. This is especially true if other people are drinking and driving. This appears to be the case with one of Missouri’s most recent alleged drunk driving accidents. A 59-year-old man was reportedly driving his vehicle on Highway 54.…
Our law firm takes allegations of sexual harassment very seriously. We believe that workers should be protected from unwelcome sexual behavior as they perform their assigned duties. Sometimes employees are unclear as to what constitutes sexual harassment on the job. Sexual harassment is unwelcome behavior that is directed at you because of your gender. Requests for sexual favors, unwelcome sexual…
Most Missouri workers understand that their employers have the right to screen for and fire employees who are using illegal drugs. But what happens when an employee is taking legally prescribed drugs for legitimate conditions? Do employers have a right to know or even ask? What are the employees’ rights in these situations? While there are state and federal statutes…
It takes just a blink of an eye for a person’s life to change. When parents put their children on the school bus in the morning, or teachers put the children on the bus in the afternoon, they don’t expect for an accident to occur. Unfortunately, it occasionally happens. Two young children were injured following one of Missouri’s recent T-bone…
Missouri employees and job seekers have protection against age discrimination under the Missouri Human Rights Act. The Act provides protection from employment discrimination for individuals age 40 to 69 years of age. Below is some additional information that may apply. What provisions does the Act cover? Employers shall not discriminate against either applicants or employees because of their ages regarding…