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Picture this: you are a worker in an otherwise typical and boring job at a warehouse, with lots of crewmates and managers. You expect to blend into the background and not make much of a fuss, but something feels off. Instead of friendly chatter and banter, there is an...
The fear of being blacklisted is a significant barrier to seeking justice for many employers. This means that you may worry that filing a lawsuit or a workers’ compensation claim will prevent you from finding future employment. However, it is essential to understand...
You have endured unwanted comments or actions at work, and now the thought of reporting them to HR feels like walking a tightrope. In this situation, speaking up seems like the right thing to do. However, in some workplaces, it can backfire — leading to sudden firing,...
You go to work expecting a professional environment. Instead, you face unwanted comments, inappropriate touching or threatening behavior from a coworker or supervisor. Worse yet, your employer dismisses your concerns or ignores them entirely. This leaves you feeling...
Hearing a racial slur at work can shock you, make you angry or fill you with fear. Nobody should receive that kind of disrespect. You have the right to a safe and fair workplace, and knowing how to respond helps you take control of the situation. Racial harassment...
The race of a professional should not affect their career opportunities. State and federal regulations, as well as cultural changes, have made workplace racial discrimination less common and certainly less socially acceptable. Unfortunately, some professionals still...
Workplace sexual harassment remains a common issue, as some people have no qualms about abusing their professional authority for personal gain. Unfortunately, people victimized by their coworkers or supervisors often struggle to seek justice. The person enduring...
Workplace sexual harassment is a serious issue that affects countless workers every year. Despite clear regulations that prohibit sexual harassment in the workplace as a form of discrimination, it is still common for people to mistreat one another on the basis of...
Discrimination against employees due to protected characteristics like race, religion, gender, age and others included in federal and/or state law is prohibited. As Missouri’s Department of Labor’s (DOL) website explains, that includes harassing, demoting and firing...
Pregnancy discrimination is a serious issue in the workplace. In this type of discrimination case, employees or potential employees are mistreated due to their pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions. Pregnancy discrimination can take on various forms,...
