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....
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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...
Company pays to settle claims over unpaid overtime
Workers in Missouri may find themselves dealing with employers that attempt to avoid paying overtime, providing breaks or providing proper compensation for all hours worked. A wide range of employees may struggle with wage and hour violations, from food service...
Grammys rocked by sexual harassment allegations
The #MeToo movement drew the attention of people in Missouri and across the country to the problem of sexual harassment, especially in the entertainment industry. Branching out since the initial response to producer Harvey Weinstein's record of alleged sexual...
Women in supervisory positions face more sexual harassment
Women in Missouri and elsewhere are more likely to be subjected to workplace sexual harassment if they are in supervisory positions, according to a new study. The findings run counter to the long-held assumption that sexual harassment is more related to power than...
Airline agrees to settlement in sexual harassment action
A major airline has settled a sexual harassment lawsuit filed by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. United Airlines will pay $321,000 under the terms of the agreement to dispose of a claim by a flight attendant who alleged a pilot posted sexual photos of her...
Backup evidence can support a pay discrimination claim
Women workers in Missouri continue to deal with pay discrimination on the job, from entry-level positions to high-ranking executive posts. Some cases present clear examples of discriminatory pay, while other instances of discrimination may be more challenging to...
Most workplace sexual violence attributed to nonauthority figures
Both men and women in Missouri might experience sexual harassment in the workplace. One study found that sexual harassment affected 1 in 18 women and 1 in 40 men. Authority figures, like supervisors, managers and owners, were not the only people responsible for...
Uber settles sexual harassment claim for $4.4 million
Many people in Missouri use Uber ridesharing for their transportation needs. In 2017, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission sued Uber for sex discrimination and retaliation. After the EEOC conducted an investigation into the allegations, Uber agreed to a...