A former Los Angeles-area Panda Express restaurant worker claims in a lawsuit that she and other employees were forced to participate in a company-sponsored seminar in which they were coerced to strip to their underwear in front of co-workers and strangers who ogled...
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KC seeks reforms after discrimination charges at fire department
Racial discrimination and sexual harassment in the workplace – or anywhere for that matter -- are, to put it bluntly, despicable, repugnant and unforgivable. They also are illegal. Both issues came to the forefront recently thanks to a three-part series written by...
Study: Most who report sexual harassment will face retaliation
Many regular readers of our Kansas City employment law blog know that federal employment law prohibits workplace sexual harassment, as well as retaliation against an employee who reports harassment. Despite federal and state employment laws, before the #MeToo movement...
Has sexual harassment created a hostile work environment?
In the United States, there are generally two different forms of harassment: quid-pro-quo harassment and a hostile work environment. As the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission notes, a hostile work environment occurs when offensive conduct in a workplace is severe...
What should employees know about quid pro quo harassment?
In almost every workplace, supervisors and managers hold a great deal of power. They may have input on hiring decisions, pay increases and even firing decisions. When they use that position of power to coerce other employees, though, this quid pro quo harassment can...
5 steps to take when experiencing workplace sexual harassment
In a perfect world, nobody would ever experience sexual harassment in the workplace. Unfortunately, the reality is much different. While it may seem unfair that you should have to take proactive steps to end harassment, doing so can help protect you and foster a...
The unique discrimination against women of color in public office
Among approximately 2,400 elected prosecutors in the United States, only 1.84% of that group represents women of color (for a total of 45 officials). This group of prosecutors reports that they have been the target of a particular brand of discrimination, which some...
Testimony warns about sexual harassment in the courts
The #MeToo movement helped to shine a light on serious problems with sexual harassment in a number of Missouri industries, including entertainment and technology. It even helped to expose politicians involved in harassment or discriminatory behavior on the job....
The prevalence of workplace discrimination
It is an unfortunate fact that certain types of workplace discrimination are common in Missouri and across the country, despite being prohibited by Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and other laws. While some companies are cognizant of this and are attempting...
Lawsuit targets hotel over sexual harassment
Sexual harassment on the job can severely interfere withcareer advancement and opportunties, and it can affect workers from the service industry to the executive office. One hotel company in Missouri is facing a lawsuit by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission...