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Throughout Missouri are hardworking employees who are happy to go the extra mile for their employers. Often, if you do your job well and with the necessary care and diligence, you are likely to win favor at work and perhaps even increase your chances of promotion. However, what happens if your employer asks you to do something inappropriate and threatens…
Being fired is never a pleasant experience, but it can be even worse if it happens for an unjust reason or for no reason at all. It is something that countless employees in Missouri go through every year and many are left desperately searching for new jobs, unaware that their dismissal might have been illegal and that they may be…
It can be hard to find a good job sometimes, no matter where you live in the United States, and Missouri is no exception. This search can be made even harder if the potential employer does not choose their employee based on merit, but rather rules people out for discriminatory reasons. It happens all too often and to make things…
As many workers in Missouri know, when you have been a job for a long time, you can begin to feel quite attached to your position. You know your responsibilities well and there is a good chance that you may be more skilled at the job than newer employees, simply as a result of your experience. As such, you might…
Many employees in Missouri know how distressing it can be to lose your job. Having to look for a new position while also dealing with lost wages and the sudden change of circumstances in the meantime can put a huge strain on you and your family. This can all be amplified if you were unfairly dismissed as you may also…
As most employees in Missouri know, upsetting your employers is rarely a good move. However, there are some circumstances where it simply cannot be avoided. For example, if you notice safety breaches, unfair treatment or illegal activity in your place of work, you should try to report it as soon as possible. Of course, you may be concerned that you…
Finding a good job can be challenging and holding onto it can at times be even more difficult. As many employees in Missouri know, job stability is a precious thing and it is all too easy to make a minor mistake that ultimately leads to your dismissal. If you have a volatile employer, you may even find yourself feeling nervous…
As tough as it is to lose your job in uncertain economic times, the blow can be less crushing if your employer cushions it with a severance pay package. However, in most cases, this will be the exception and not the rule. Severance pay is sometimes offered by companies as encouragement to employees to take voluntary early retirement. It can…
Sometimes, you know exactly why you were fired and it all makes sense. However, what if you’re fired for a very odd reason and you don’t think it’s fair? If you think perhaps your employer did not treat you properly, you may want to look into your rights in Missouri and the possibility of a wrongful dismissal. To get a…
No worker should fear losing his or her job or facing retaliation for filing a Missouri Workers’ Compensation claim. Even if those are worst case scenarios, employees still worry about being overlooked for promotions and other employment opportunities if they file a claim. Although it can be tricky to prove discrimination or retaliation stemmed from a claim being filed against…