Most forms of discrimination in the workplace have been illegal for a number of years thanks to both state and federal laws. However, weight discrimination is still legal in 49 states, including Missouri. Weight discrimination cases, while rare, do pop
When the United States Supreme Court overturned the federal Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) in June, the decision was hailed by many as a landmark ruling. Many Missouri small business owners viewed the decision as positive because it overturned provisions
A new report finds that pregnant workers in Missouri and around the nation are routinely denied the basic accommodations they need to keep working during their pregnancies and often end up losing their jobs as a result. The study by
The Genetic Information Non-Discrimination Act, known as GINA, went into effect in 2009. Recently, the EEOC announced that it has filed and settled one suit and filed a class action lawsuit in another case. In both situations, it is claimed
There is no federal law at the present time that prohibits workplace discrimination against people who are gay, lesbian or transgender. Missouri is one of the 29 states that have no state law banning this type of discrimination in hiring
A news anchor has filed a discrimination complaint against his former employer, a Missouri news station. The complaint was filed with the Missouri Commission on Human Rights and alleges that the news anchor suffered from workplace discrimination during the course
A Missouri woman says that a county commission refused to appoint her to a position on the county’s planning and zoning board because of her affiliation with a local environmental group. Although not a traditional employment discrimination case, the woman’s
A lawsuit filed by a Missouri deputy against the county sheriff, prosecutor and sheriff’s department has been dismissed after the parties agreed to settle outside of court for $145,000. In the employment discrimination lawsuit, the deputy accused the three named
In a 19-11 vote, the Senate in Missouri passed a bill making discrimination against gays and lesbians illegal. Democrat Jolie Justus, the first Missouri Senate member who publicly affirmed her homosexuality, had tried six time prior to get the bill
Accused of firing black employees in favor of staffing the store with blonde haired, blue eyed workers, Wet Seal will pay $7.5 million for discrimination. According to the class action lawsuit that was filed against the retailer for employment discrimination,
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