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What Legal Protections Are There for Pregnant Employees?
Being pregnant while working can add several stressors to your life, but you do not want one of those to be job security. Our nation and states have many laws in place to protect pregnant and postpartum employees, ensuring that they are safe in their roles and...
Can You Be Legally Detained by a Store’s Security Guard?
We have all seen media depicting a security guard patrolling around the mall or a jewelry store, or we have probably seen one in real life. Like any personnel enforcing the law, security guards are there to protect and serve, ensuring the safety and security of the...
Shoplifting vs. Theft vs. Burglary
Shoplifting, theft, burglary, robbery, and stealing are all the same thing at the end of the day, right? Wrong. Each of them is considered their own crime in Missouri and nationally. That being said, it can be essential to understand the differences in case a...
Do You Need Car Insurance to Drive Legally?
Car insurance is there not only to protect you but to protect the drivers around you. It offers payment for any vehicle damages or medical costs and can prevent you from paying out of pocket for any accidents. Only two states in the country do not require car...
Age Discrimination: It Can Be Hard to Spot. Here Are the Signs
You might not be ready to hang up your cape just yet, but the people around you might think differently. Age discrimination is becoming a more significant issue as new generations are flocking to jobs and making up a higher percentage of workers in certain industries....
Can Your Workplace Legally Stop You From Praying?
Today’s workplace is filled with people of all different backgrounds, which can lead to a melting pot of religions. Thankfully, we live in the United States of America, and our constitution has encouraged us to be welcoming to this for over 200 years. Because not...
Can You Be Charged With a Criminal Offense for Emotional Abuse?
While abuse is regularly seen as physical, emotional abuse can be just as dangerous, scarring, and illegal. It is important not to get emotional abuse mixed up with a simple spout you might have with your partner over who empties the dishwasher. If proper...
Workplace Myths: You Can’t Talk About Your Pay
Whether they started from workplace stigmas or controlling employers, many myths revolving around the workplace keep employees from being comfortable and open with their team members and managers. Today, we are going to focus on one of the most talked about myths...
Break, Lunch, and Personal Time Laws in Missouri
As you take on a new job in Missouri, walk in prepared with knowledge of your rights as an employee. An essential part of our day is recharging throughout it, and we can only do that through breaks and lunch to eat, drink, and get some quick rest from our workload....
If You Are Traveling From Missouri to Kansas, Be Aware of These Marijuana Laws
Before taking your summer road trip, look at the laws within the states you will be visiting to ensure you are mindful of your rights. Many citizens travel back and forth between Kansas and Missouri for work or pleasure, and with these new laws in place, the last...
What Happens If I Miss Jury Duty?
It is unlikely that anyone wants to get a letter asking them to report for jury duty. While it is a chore to some, it is a requirement by law. However, there are instances when someone might forget to go. When this happens, it is crucial that we understand our rights...
Are Twitter/Elon Musk’s Rapid Changes Breaking Employment Law?
On October 27th, 2022, Elon Musk bought Twitter for $44 billion. He became the owner and CEO and immediately enacted changes with the hope of making the company more profitable. However, in order to make Twitter profitable, in the upcoming month, Musk made drastic...
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