Mount Rainier National Park is known around the world as a fascinating tourist attraction. It is the highest mountain in the state of Washington and is the highest point in the Cascade mountains. It is also situated close to Seattle, which provides tourists with a nearby base for visiting the park. It has incredible views… Read More
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Lawsuits Filed Against Missouri Department of Labor Allege Age Discrimination
File this one under the “sad but true” category. In a series of lawsuits that were borne out of the Jay Nixon governorship, Missouri’s Department of Labor was sued by multiple employees alleging age, gender, and disability discrimination. Matthew Vacca v. Missouri Department of Labor In 2012, Matthew Vacca filed a lawsuit against the department… Read More
Drug Tests for Employees in Oregon
Drug testing of employees is not specifically addressed in Oregon’s civil rights laws. This does not mean that the employers have carte blanche in conducting drug testing in all situations. It is legal for all employers to conduct drug tests, but it is mandatory for them to proceed with the testing carefully. It can easily… Read More
2017 Legislation Makes it More Difficult for Employees to File Discrimination Claims
In June of last year, Missouri governor Eric Greitens made it more difficult for workers to prove discrimination cases. In a battle that had waged between the Missouri Supreme Court and legislators, plaintiffs had to show that discrimination was a contributing factor in a case of wrongful termination. Now plaintiffs must prove that bias was… Read More
Pregnancy Discrimination? Not so Fast, Corporate America
Women’s rights are consistently being threatened across the country, as vulnerable employees are forced to choose between keeping their jobs, or taking care of their pregnancies in a medically sound fashion. Women are speaking out more than even against the discriminatory actions of their employers, as evinced by the approximately 50% rise in lawsuits based… Read More
White Prison Worker Successfully Wins Discrimination Claim
In late December of 2017, Richard Dixson successfully sued the Missouri Department of corrections for $1.5 million dollars in lost wages and punitive damages. Dixson alleged that ongoing racial harassment subjected him to a hostile work environment. Dixson was then working for the Kansas City Re-Entry Center, which is a minimum-security prison. The majority of… Read More
Are Strippers Employees? Why This Question Matters
While many feel that sex work is by its very nature exploitative, the question of whether it qualifies as legally exploitative revolves around one central issue: Should strippers be classified as employees or independent contractors? On the surface, this question may seem trivial. The fact of the matter is that there are hundreds of thousands… Read More
What Qualifies as a Hostile Work Environment Under Missouri Law?
Hostile work environment attorneys are those who specialize in discrimination and harassment cases. When an employee feels that the culture of the company he or she works for has produced an environment that is not only hostile to his or her career interests but hostile to the employee on a personal and emotional level, the… Read More
Teachers’ #MeToo Movement and Sexual Harassment from Students
The #metoo movement, the social media flashpoint regarding sexual harassment in employment, may be focused on Hollywood. However, the movement has inspired women and men from all occupations to come forward and share their stories. One such woman is, Eva Rieder, a high school teacher in California who recently spoke of several horrifying incidents where students subjected… Read More
Workplace Breaks in Oregon: Know Your Rights
Are you given sufficient rest breaks at work? Is your personal health at risk due to a lack of consideration by your employer towards break policies? As an employee, you should have proper breaks in the workplace. Oregon Law clearly states that it is mandatory for employers to grant meal and rest breaks. Any violation… Read More