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Know Your Employee Rights – Federal, Kansas, and Missouri

All employees have certain rights, whether you’re a job applicant, a current employee, or a former employee. They vary a bit from state to state and depending on the type of employer, type of employment, and size of the employer. But generally, you can expect the following employee rights no matter where you are employed: Right to privacy in your workplace Right to freedom from discrimination and harassment Right to freedom from retaliation for filing either a complaint or a claim against your employer. This is commonly known as “whistleblower’s rights” Right to fair pay Right to privacy in your workplace Because employment law is both complex and diverse, there are a few variables to areas of it, such [...]

By | 2022-09-27T12:34:04-05:00 March 7th, 2018|Employee Rights|Comments Off on Know Your Employee Rights – Federal, Kansas, and Missouri

What is a hostile working environment?

You have likely heard the term “hostile working environment” tossed around by a disgruntled co-worker at some point in your professional career, but what exactly constitutes a hostile working environment? There are several qualifying factors that must be met before a work environment can be considered hostile, and they may not be exactly what you think. While obnoxiously loud, interrupting co-workers can definitely play into a work environment that is less-than conducive for quality work, their actions alone aren’t enough to be considered a hostile working environment. Instead, according to the United States Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, a hostile working environment is defined as: “...unwelcome conduct that is based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age [...]

By | 2022-09-27T12:34:14-05:00 February 26th, 2018|Work Environment|Comments Off on What is a hostile working environment?

What are my rights?

A guide to understanding your rights when pulled over by the police When law enforcement pulls you over, you do have rights as a US Citizen — knowing and understanding them can help your case and even prevent you from being detained. Ahead, learn what they are and how to protect yourself. 4th Amendment: Your right to refuse to consent to a search request 5th Amendment: Your right to “remain silent,” or protect yourself from self-incrimination Your right to see an attorney — before a bail bondsman Passengers have the same rights as drivers Your rights during a traffic stop If you’re pulled over for a minor traffic violation, things can still quickly get confusing. First, you do want [...]

By | 2022-09-27T12:34:24-05:00 January 26th, 2018|Employee Rights|Comments Off on What are my rights?