Pregnancy Discrimination for Spanish Speakers
This episode is made for our Spanish-speaking audience. It deals with pregnancy discrimination.
Charges of Discrimination and Petitions or Lawsuits
In this episode, we talk about how the process works when it comes to charges of discrimination in the legal system, especially with it comes to petitions and lawsuits.
Government Whistleblowers
If you work for the government, you now have certain whistleblower protections. However, there is a short timeline so reaching out to an attorney to discuss your case is as soon as possible is key. This new law even protects government contractors and employees of entities of the state, like a prison.
Changes In Missouri Employment Laws
Recent changes in Missouri employment laws now make it harder to go after an employer, and it makes it easier for employers hide their past wrongdoings.
Have workplace laws changed because of the pandemic?
The pandemic has brought about many shifts in our daily lives and it has affected people in different ways. While there is no doubt that Covid-19 has made a huge impact on the world, it has not changed the laws in place to protect workers at their jobs. Here are just some examples of how the law remains firm. Discrimination can be virtual While much of the workforce shifted their office to their homes at the beginning of the pandemic, many still remain working remotely. For those that are working out of the office, you are still protected from harassment or discrimination that takes place virtually. Inappropriate email chains, text messages, online chats, video calls, and phone calls can all [...]
4 rights that you have as an older worker during the pandemic
The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has made it clear that discrimination and harassment remain unlawful and the agency has worked to guide companies and workers to navigate their rights during the pandemic. While the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), among other health organizations, has stated that individuals over the age of 65 are at a higher risk of complications resulting from a Covid-19 infection, this does not cancel out any rights that older workers have at the workplace. Here are 4 rights that older employees should know about as they work through this international health crisis. You have the right to go to work You cannot be banned from the workplace due to your age or excluded from [...]
Supreme Court rules that LGBTQ workers are protected from job discrimination
Employment discrimination is unlawful and your rights as an individual are protected at your place of work. On Monday, the Supreme Court ruled that LGBTQ workers are protected from job discrimination. Here are the facts about the case and what you can do to protect yourself. What is employment discrimination? According to the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), discrimination means “to treat that person differently, or less favorably, for some reason.” The EEOC is responsible for protecting you from employment discrimination based on your race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, disability, age (age 40 or older), or genetic information. Monday’s historic ruling in support of LGBTQ rights In 2013, Gerald Bostock was [...]
Origin Story – How We Came To Be
In this episode, we share our history including how each of us got into law, how we met and how our law firm came to be.
The Preliminary Hearing
In this episode, we discuss the preliminary hearing process, especially here in Missouri. Often, a preliminary hearing will be requested to show the prosecuting side that their case isn't as solid as they think.
Can your employer make you wear a mask at work?
While some workplaces have continued to do their essential business, others have remained completely closed, and some continue to work on a fully remote basis. With stay-at-home orders being lifted, many organizations are beginning to open their doors to the public for the first time, so what does that mean for business and how does that affect employees? Here are some things you should know about your rights at the workplace, while we continue to fight the Covid-19 pandemic together. Employers can require employees to wear PPE During a pandemic, employees can be required to wear PPE at work such as masks, gowns, or gloves that are designed to protect employees from a Covid-19 infection. In addition, an employee with [...]