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Breaking down EEOC procedures

January 3, 2016Workplace Discrimination

So, you are thinking about filing an official discrimination complaint against your employer. Maybe it was because of some offensive material in the break room. Or maybe your boss fired...

You are entitled to a fair hiring process

January 3, 2016Workplace Discrimination

The prohibition against workplace discrimination is slightly misleading because these protections begin before you start and extend after you leave work. Anti-discrimination laws prohibit the prejudicing of any employee or...

Penalties for drunk driving accidents are not always fair

December 29, 2015Car Accidents

Missouri readers are most likely well aware that driving under the influence is not only against the law, but it is extremely dangerous. The victims of drunk driving accidents often...

Do you have a right to privacy against your employer?

December 27, 2015Wrongful Termination

The right to privacy is a complicated piece of law. Most people assume that privacy is an inalienable right, like free speech or freedom of religion, but it is not...

What happens to my workers' compensation if I go back to work?

December 27, 2015Employee Rights

Workers’ compensation is money that is paid to you because you were injured at work while doing your job. Generally, you would have filed a claim with your employer and...

Some hit-and-run accidents involve more than 1 vehicle

December 20, 2015Car Accidents

On Dec. 9 at approximately 7:15 p.m., police were called to the scene of a hit-and-run accident involving the death of a 13-year-old girl. Police took a person into custody...

Rights for workers who become pregnant

December 19, 2015Workplace Discrimination

Unlike the wild business days depicted in the television show Mad Men, treating women differently is no longer permitted in the workplace. This includes reducing or firing a female employee...

The intersection of employee rights and the new economy

December 19, 2015Employee Rights

Companies like Uber, Lyft, TaskRabbit and other short-term “gig” jobs are altering the job market. Work that was once considered safe, reliable middle-class jobs is being eroded by Internet companies...

T-bone collisions can happen in unconventional places

December 15, 2015Car Accidents

Many Missouri drivers remain vigilant while they are on city streets. When they pull into a parking lot or driveway, they tend to relax and believe the risk of being...

Do I have a claim for wrongful termination if I wasn't fired?

December 13, 2015Wrongful Termination

Wrongful termination usually brings to mind the idea of a vindictive boss firing you because you reported a choking hazard in a toy or noticed that the paperclips you sell...

Federal law is not the only source of employee rights

December 13, 2015Employee Rights

Perhaps you are familiar with the federal agencies and laws like ERISA, the Civil Rights Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act. All of these huge landmark laws reshaped the...

Local Missouri politicians are not safe from head-on collisions

December 7, 2015Car Accidents

Every city and county in Missouri has its own political structure with elected officials such as mayors, city council members and county commissioners. Like everyone else in the communities they...

Construction worker dies after fall and blow to head

December 6, 2015Employee Rights

The federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration launched an investigation into the death of a construction worker. He died in an apparent accident while working at a Carthage, Missouri construction...

The ins and outs of overtime and holiday pay

December 6, 2015Wage And Hour Laws

To ring in the beginning of the holiday shopping season marked by Black Friday, this article will discuss overtime and holiday pay. You may assume that working more than eight...

Is intersection to blame for deadly T-bone collisions?

December 2, 2015Car Accidents

Some Missouri intersections seem to have more accidents than others. After a certain number of crashes, it would make sense for city, county and state officials to consider making changes...

The right attorney for your sexual harassment claim

December 1, 2015Sexual Harassment

Sexual harassment is an insidious action. It is designed to make an employee feel helpless to neutralize them as a threat and allow the harasser to take advantage. No matter...

An at-will job does not mean you can be fired for any reason

November 29, 2015Wrongful Termination

Most states permit “at will” employment. A job is “at will” when the employer or the employee can terminate the employment relationship at any time for any reason. Missouri is...

Cosmetic surgery errors can cause more than physical injuries

November 25, 2015Medical Malpractice

Missouri residents who undergo cosmetic surgery generally do so in order to correct either what they perceive to be a flaw or a disfigurement from a genetic disorder or accident...

Tipped employees get a different minimum wage

November 22, 2015Wage And Hour Laws

There has been a lot of talk about upping the federal minimum wage to $15 these past few years. However, just because one of the minimum wages is increased, does...

You worked for your benefits, make sure you get them

November 22, 2015Employee Rights

Benefits can be any form of compensation that your employer promises to give you in exchange for your labor. A benefit is typically a wage or salary, but it also...

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Breaking down EEOC procedures

You are entitled to a fair hiring process

Penalties for drunk driving accidents are not always fair

Do you have a right to privacy against your employer?

What happens to my workers' compensation if I go back to work?

Some hit-and-run accidents involve more than 1 vehicle

Rights for workers who become pregnant

The intersection of employee rights and the new economy

T-bone collisions can happen in unconventional places

Do I have a claim for wrongful termination if I wasn't fired?

Federal law is not the only source of employee rights

Local Missouri politicians are not safe from head-on collisions

Construction worker dies after fall and blow to head

The ins and outs of overtime and holiday pay

Is intersection to blame for deadly T-bone collisions?

The right attorney for your sexual harassment claim

An at-will job does not mean you can be fired for any reason

Cosmetic surgery errors can cause more than physical injuries

Tipped employees get a different minimum wage

You worked for your benefits, make sure you get them

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