The Dugan Schlozman Blog

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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 More

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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 More

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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

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Posted on November 2, 2023

Kansas and Missouri laws concerning discrimination in the workplace require employers to make reasonable accommodations for employees with a physical or mental disability unless doing so would “create an undue hardship” for the employer. An employer cannot fire you if you become disabled after being hired, cannot deny you employment during the application process, and […]Read More

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Posted on October 1, 2023

Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 makes it illegal for employers to discriminate against any employee because of their color, national origin, race, religion, or sex. In 2020, the Supreme Court extended those protections to cover gender identity. Gender identity includes transgender status and sexual orientation. Despite these protections, gender discrimination continues […]Read More

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Posted on September 14, 2023

Has your new boss asked you to sign a non-compete agreement before you start a new job? Or has your employer tried to prevent you from taking a new job by citing non-compete agreements? Here is what you need to know. What Are Non-Compete Agreements? Also known as covenants not to compete or restrictive covenants, […]Read More

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Posted on September 6, 2023

As people get older, the risk for ageism increases in the workspace. Men and women are able to work longer than they used to, which means there are many over the age of fifty that are still valuable members of the workforce. What is ageism and are there employment laws in Kansas to protect those […]Read More

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Posted on June 5, 2023

In Kansas, overtime payment laws are regulated by both state and federal statutes. Many businesses may struggle with understanding when certain Kansas state laws overrule federal wage laws. That struggle can make it difficult for employees to understand when they are entitled to overtime or not. Wage Laws In Kansas Overtime is based on many […]Read More

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Posted on May 9, 2023

Sexual harassment in the workplace is illegal, and the law clearly states that all employees have the right to a discrimination-free workplace. This means you do not have to be the target of sexual jokes, unwanted advances, obscene remarks, and crude comments – and if you have been experiencing these issues, you may have a […]Read More

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Posted on September 29, 2015

Everyone Wins When Minimum Wage is IncreasedThe City of Kansas City, like many other cities, is joining the movement to increase the Federal minimum wage from $7.25/hour to $15.00/hour. All across the country, including Kansas City, low wage workers are walking off the job to demand more hourly wages. The campaign has been successful—big companies […]Read More

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