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Client Issues
In this episode, we talk about common client inquiries and issues that we encounter. These issues range from frustrations ranging from why attorneys might not always be available to address questions to why discrimination cases can take so...
Discovery Process Part 2
With so many things to cover in the discovery process, we had to make a part 2 to further explain the discovery...
The Discovery Process
In this episode, our office manager and paralegal, Wendi Bridges, explains the discovery process before litigation including how detailed the requests may be. Wendi also gives examples of what types of information might be requested and what has to be turned...
Final Paycheck
If you get fired, what are the laws regarding your final paycheck? We answer some general questions regarding your final paycheck, using Missouri law in answering some more specific...
Workplace Privacy
In this episode, we talk about workplace privacy. What rights do you and your employer have when it comes to personal information? If you access your personal email using a work computer, does your employer have the right to read your personal emails? Does your right...
The Department of Labor releases new FLSA changes
Since 2004, there haven’t been any significant changes in the overtime salary thresholds, until recently. On September 24, 2019, the Department of Labor (DOL) announced the long-awaited final overtime rule. The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) requires employers to...
Are you experiencing age discrimination in the workplace?
Has your work turned into a hostile environment? Do you feel targeted due to your age? Do you believe that you are being harassed by your employer or other employees because you are older? Age discrimination can be found in a variety of industries and environments....
7 examples of sex discrimination at work
The Civil Rights Act of 1964 is a landmark U.S. law that prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, or sex. Sex discrimination is still present in today’s workforce and 42% of women in the U.S. have reported gender discrimination on the...
Marijuana Laws in Kansas and Missouri
With medical marijuana becoming legal in the state of Missouri later in 2019, Baldwin and Vernon discuss what changes in the law may mean for...
Workplace Discrimination
Workers can be discriminated against for a number of reasons by their employer. At Baldwin & Vernon, we’ve represented people who have been the victim of discrimination based on their gender, a pregnancy, age, disability, and race....
What is probable cause?
It’s important to know your rights to best protect yourself against unlawful arrests, searches, and seizures. Probable cause and the 4th amendment are essential components of a lawful arrest and should be understood to ensure that your case is diligently handled....
Unemployment Law in Missouri and Kansas
When let go from your job, you can run into several problems when applying for unemployment benefits. Many employers will automatically turn down your unemployment claim regardless of the circumstance. If you feel like you have been let go because of discrimination in...
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