Given the value of the professional services that you provide, when you enter the workforce in Kansas City, you likely expect prospective employers to offer you benefits in an attempt to recruit and/or retain you. One such benefit that has become a standard...
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Month: January 2018
What is affirmative action?
You may often hear a term repeated again and again when dealing with cases of alleged racial discrimination in Kansas City: "affirmative action." This phrase is likely not new to you due to the fact that it is often referenced when dealing with other issues (such as...
State settles sexual harassment lawsuit for $1.3 million
It was recently reported that a state government paid millions of dollars over a 30-year period to settle sexual harassment claims.The news came from Florida, where more than $11 million in sexual-harassment settlements was paid for more than 300 cases dating back to...
How can I tell if I’m being sexually harassed?
Given the current climate sweeping across the nation regarding sexual harassment, it makes sense that Missouri's employees are checking out how their own state defines the issue. If you are part of Missouri's workforce, you can rest assured that there are legal...
The importance of safe working and social environments
Recent events, combined with today's general political climate, have opened the door for much discussion on the topic of sexual harrassment. An issue that plagues America today, inappropriate behavior and remarks are being investigated and -- to many victims'...