When people are working together in a confined environment and each of them has different beliefs and opinions, it can be difficult at times for them to get along. While many employers in Missouri go to extensive lengths to help their workers feel comfortable...
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Race Discrimination
What are some race discrimination issues large companies face?
It is nice to think that race discrimination is a thing of the past, but the reality is it still exists. Some of the nation's biggest companies have had recent issues with discrimination against employees of color. Whether you own a business in Missouri or are just a...
Should I come out as transgender in the workplace?
For transgender people, navigating everyday life is a lot more difficult than it is for others. This is especially true within the workplace, where many trans people will need to make the tough decision of whether to disclose their status or keep it hidden. While...
Am I working in a hostile environment?
When it comes to things like race discrimination, you often hear the term hostile work environment thrown around. There is some confusion about the exact definition of a hostile environment at work, as some believe that it simply means obnoxious behavior or mean...
Addressing the denial of racial discrimination
As an employee, you may have to deal with many different challenges on a daily basis. Some of these problems may be a normal part of your job, but you may also be subjected to various forms of mistreatment, including violations of your employee rights. Unfortunately,...
Creating a healthy work environment to discourage retaliation
When you arrive at work each day, you are expecting to be treated with respect and fairness. Your desire is to form strong and healthy professional relationships that will fortify your career and give you the opportunity to grow your potential. At [nap_names...
What is age discrimination?
While they say wisdom comes with age, this isn’t always the prevailing belief in modern workplaces. In fact, some older workers in Kansas City may even be discriminated against because of their age, which is actually illegal. AARP offers the following facts...
Microaggression can have a major impact
While a Missouri employer may never consider promoting one person over another based on racial prejudice, he or she could still miss serious discrimination behaviors. According to Bloomberg, stereotypes and unconscious biases could lead supervisors and others to make...
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...
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...