While sexual harassment may seem cut and dry, this is not always the case. In fact, some workers are subject to harassment and are not fully aware of it, although these actions may make them feel uncomfortable. Being able to identify ill-treatment is crucial for...
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Racial discrimination often flies under the radar, just low enough to avoid detection. But just because it’s flying low doesn’t mean it’s not doing significant damage.In a recent article from The New York Times entitled, Extensive Data Shows...
Frequently asked questions about the Family and Medical Leave Act
The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) allows workers to take time off for medical issues without risking their jobs or health insurance benefits. Understanding the details of this act is crucial to ensure employees know their rights and can recognize when...
Understanding workplace sexual harassment
Unfortunately, workplace sexual harassment remains a continuing problem in Missouri, just as it does in all other states. While it comes in a wide range of forms and behaviors, workplace sexual harassment always involves unwanted work-related sexual conduct and/or...
Are white people protected under racial discrimination laws?
Racial discrimination and related issues are something no employer wants to occur in their Missouri workplace yet issues arise all the time. Whether it is blatant or subtler, discrimination based on race is hurtful and uncalled for. While employers may focus on...
Can sexual harassment occur via social media?
In this increasingly digitized world employers must take extra steps to prevent sexual harassment from occurring. This includes tamping down on harassment that takes place over social media, which is becoming more and more common among workers. HR.BLR.com offers the...
When do I get overtime pay?
As a Missouri worker, your overtime pay is important to you, and you likely want to earn as much of it as possible. But you may be unclear as to when overtime kicks in and how much it amounts to. As FindLaw explains, under Title 18 of the Missouri Revised Statutes,...
FIFA World Cup highlights sexual harassment in sports journalism
According to the Women's Media Center, founded by Jane Fonda, Gloria Steinem and Robin Morgan in 2005, the number of women in sports journalism fell from 17.2 percent to 9.8 percent between 2012 and 2014. This male dominated field has been very challenging for women...
Is pregnancy discrimination still a problem?
Having children is a dream shared by couples throughout Missouri. They may spend months and years trying to get pregnant and when they succeed, it is joyous news to share with friends and family. As the news makes its way around the office, a pregnant woman may also...
When sexual harassment is ignored or denied
For sexual harassment victims, there may be many challenges to work through. As if being subjected to sexual harassment is not tough enough, some victims face additional problems. For example, sexual harassment in the workplace may be completely ignored by managers...


