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What To Do If You Are Sexually Harassed at Work
Posted on January 13, 2025
Are you dealing with physical, verbal, or even online sexual harassment while at work? Hire a Kansas City sexual harassment lawyer and explore your legal options. Before taking this step, ensure you understand what to do if sexually harassed at work​. See how you should respond below. Put Together Documentation of Sexual Harassment More American […]Read MoreHow To Prove Gender Discrimination in the Workplace
Posted on December 5, 2024
You have the right to fair, equal treatment in the workplace, regardless of gender. Unfortunately, gender discrimination exists in workplaces across the United States. If you suspect an employer has discriminated against you because of your gender, learn how to prove gender discrimination at work. Then, contact a Kansas City employment lawyer for legal assistance. […]Read MoreWhat Is Disability Discrimination?
Posted on November 5, 2024
Facing discrimination from employers because of your disability can feel disheartening. But did you know it may also be illegal? If you’re researching “What is disability discrimination?” an experienced disability discrimination lawyer in Kansas City can help you determine whether your employer’s actions were unlawful — and hold them accountable if so. The Definition of […]Read MoreHow Does Kansas Law Define Sexual Misconduct?
Posted on June 4, 2024
Sex crimes are sadly pervasive. They range from direct sexual assault to subtle forms of harassment. Some victims may even be uncertain whether what they experienced legally counts as misconduct. How does the law define sexual misconduct? Kansas City’s competent sexual harassment lawyer can give you a detailed answer to this question and help you […]Read More5 Signs of Sexual Harassment in the Workplace
Posted on May 3, 2024
A Pew Research Center survey found that almost 60% of American women and nearly one-third of American men report facing sexual harassment within the workplace. Sexual harassment comes in many forms, including everything from sexually suggestive remarks to outright requests for sexual favors. If you believe you’re being sexually harassed, don’t be afraid to report […]Read MoreWhat Constitutes Religious Discrimination in the Workplace?
Posted on April 5, 2024
Religious diversity and religious freedom are fundamental principles of the United States. Unfortunately, reality doesn’t always live up to the nation’s ideals, and people sometimes suffer religious discrimination. Perhaps you lost a job or weren’t hired in the first place because of your religion (or lack thereof). Maybe your boss treats you differently or doesn’t […]Read MoreThe Importance of Racial Sensitivity Training in a Kansas City Workplace
Posted on March 6, 2024
Here in Kansas City, we are lucky to live in a diverse city populated with people of many different experiences, talents, and skills. Diversity is good for employees and employers, and racial sensitivity training is a great way to foster diversity and inclusion in the workplace. Kansas City’s competent discrimination lawyer at Dugan Schlozman recommends […]Read MoreWhat To Do If You Experience Racial Discrimination in the Hiring Process in Kansas City
Posted on February 1, 2024
Various anti-discrimination laws are supposed to shield prospective employees from discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, and other protected characteristics. However, many candidates still encounter negative bias because of their ethnicity or skin color, even if employers won’t admit it. Contact Kansas City’s racial discrimination lawyer if you believe you suffered discrimination in the […]Read More4 Telltale Signs of Racism in the Workplace
Posted on January 4, 2024
Racism in the workplace is illegal under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. But recognizing signs of racism can be challenging — you may know that a manager or coworker is being racist but be unable to prove it. These are four common telltale signs of racism that could be grounds for […]Read MoreHow To Prove Racial Discrimination at Work
Posted on December 1, 2023
Although open racism in the workplace is becoming increasingly rare, many job applicants and employees still suffer discrimination based on race. Biased hiring processes, racially selective promotions, and covert racism occur in organizations of all sizes. Sometimes employers are aware of racist practices and try to cover them up. And sometimes workplace racism is so […]Read More