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You found a new job after moving to Missouri or Kansas, and you thought everything was going to be great. Shortly after you started, you began to notice that you were being treated differently than other employees. You weren’t sure why until a coworker suggested it might be because you’re a woman. Once he suggested that, you began to pay…
The laser focus of the media has lately been on sexual harassment in the workplace — from the glittery lights of Hollywood to the hallowed halls of Congress, and all points in between. Changes in the views on sexual harassment? Only a few short years ago, some of the accusations would likely not have been met with this level of…
No employer wants bullying to disrupt the workplace. In some cases, it can even lead to discrimination and other illegal actions. More and more, companies are taking this type of harassment seriously. Even so, bullying continues. It may not be as overt as it was in grade school, but it’s clear that people don’t outgrow this behavior. Below are the…
Your workplace is quiet, civil and organized. People don’t even talk to each other all that much, just nodding to say hello on the way through the rows of desks. If someone stood in the hall and watched you work, they’d see very minimal interaction, and what they did see would appear normal and even friendly. But you’re still getting…
Sometimes, an employer may offer you a severance package when he or she terminates your employment. While we’ve all heard of the company executive who accepts the golden parachute and comfortably lands on his or her feet, not all severance packages are that generous or even beneficial. Just because you received an offer of a severance package doesn’t mean that…
If you are a woman working in a male-dominated industry, chances are good that at some point in your career trajectory, you have experienced sexual harassment and/or discrimination in the workplace. Discrimination can sometimes be subtle, such as not being asked to attend a “guy’s golfing trip” where the Chief Executive Officer mingles with male underlings out on the links,…
When people talk about workplace sexual harassment, most people think about employers and managers harassing staff. While this form of harassment is common (and illegal), it is also very common for service workers to get subjected to harassment by customers or clients. Many businesses intentionally hire attractive, younger people for highly visible positions to entice more customers. Service workers feel…
Both women and men who work in service-based positions may find themselves subject to sexual harassment by customers. Unlike harassment by other employees, which many companies are quick to address, this kind of harassment is often ignored. Many times, managers will shrug off even physical assault, such as unwanted touching of arms, butts or chests as flirting or otherwise harmless…
Pregnant women and new mothers have specific rights by which employers must abide. These protections apply to all pregnant women. They cover pregnant women from the hiring process through her pregnancy and even during the postpartum period. All pregnant women and those who have recently had a baby should remember these points. #1: Employers can’t refuse to hire you because…
Today, Missouri employers are using social media searches to make hiring decisions. However, both the Federal and Missouri employment discrimination acts prohibit certain questions, including questions regarding pregnancy and family planning. Surveys estimate that today more than 45 percent of employers are using social networking to screen candidates they interview. And, approximately 35 percent of employers find that it is…