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Missouri employees may be interested in a new announcement by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration. The federal agency announced on Dec. 5 that whistleblowers will now be able to reach out online to OSHA investigators about potential workplace violations. OSHA says the new system for filing online complaints will provide whistleblowers with another form of communication that preserves their…
Winter weather conditions cause a large volume of accidents annually. Poor roadway infrastructure and weather conditions may be the cause of an accident, creating grounds for a legal case. One recent accident involving a snow plow points to the causes of truck accidents and acts as a warning for Missouri drivers heading into winter weather conditions. Missouri drivers know to…
Older workers in Missouri and around the country may be targeted by companies seeking to cut their budgets, according to one attorney experienced in employment law, and this is being reflected in an increasing amount of litigation. The federal Equal Employment Opportunity Commission reported 24,000 age discrimination claims for 2012. Age by itself is not a legal justification for businesses…
Employees who are released from a job for any reason often hope to be treated fairly by former job supervisors when it comes to references. The fact is, there are few federal or Missouri-specific laws in place that prevent employers from telling the truth about what they know about a former employee, no matter how damaging it may be to…
Injuries sustained during head-on collisions are often catastrophic. Auto accident injuries depend on a number of factors, such as speed, whether the person was wearing a seatbelt and the point of impact. Head-on collisions often result in more serious injuries due to the point of impact and depending on the circumstances of the accident. Recently, a car accident in Missouri…
Kansas City residents may have heard that protests over fair wages are being held across the country at metropolitan Walmart stores in cities like Chicago, Dallas, Los Angeles and Sacramento. Employees and labor unions are firmly requesting the company to provide a wage of at least $25,000 annually and more full-time positions. Protesters have also alleged that the company has…
Missouri is home to many hotels in Kansas City, Branson and other tourist destinations, so local hospitality corporations may want to take note of the $100,000 settlement paid out for a religious discrimination lawsuit brought on by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. A Muslim woman hired to be a housekeeper at the MCM Elegante Hotel in Albuquerque was reportedly told…
The number of victims of motor vehicle defects before a safety recall is issued is hard to calculate. Everyday, Missouri men and women count on their vehicle to transport them safely to and from their destinations. However, when an air bag fails to deploy or a seat belt latch breaks, a minor collision can become a catastrophic event resulting in…
Some LGBT employees in Missouri may be following a federal bill that would grant the community new protection in the workplace. The Employment Non-Discrimination Act has passed the United States Senate with a vote of 64 to 32. If the act successfully passes the United States House of Representatives, workplace discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity…
For many Americans, receiving a cancer diagnosis is a life-altering experience that takes patients and loved ones on an emotional rollercoaster. If treatment is an option for Missouri men and women, it is usually chosen immediately to curb the growth and increase chances of survival. In the event of misdiagnosis, however, a different course of action and treatment may be…