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When To Talk to an Employment Lawyer
Posted on October 18, 2024
Could you benefit from working closely with employment discrimination lawyers in Kansas City? Possibly, if you’ve been treated unfairly at work or subjected to less-than-favorable workplace conditions. If you’re unhappy with your current employer and looking into potentially taking legal action against them, talk to an employment lawyer today to find out whether you have […]Read MoreHow To File for Wrongful Termination in Kansas City
Posted on September 20, 2024
Has your employer unlawfully terminated your employment? Knowing how to file for wrongful termination can help you determine your next steps. In Kansas and Missouri, employers cannot terminate you based on your medical condition, sex, religion, or any other discriminatory matter. They also cannot fire you in retaliation after you engage in legally protected behaviors. […]Read MoreWhy Is There a Gender Pay Gap?
Posted on July 5, 2024
According to a U.S. Department of Labor report, the average American woman who works full-time makes just 84% as much money as the average man in the same position. The report was released on March 12, 2024, to commemorate “Equal Pay Day,” which was established in 1996 to highlight the U.S. gender pay gap. So, why […]Read More10 Important Things To Know About Reasonable Accommodations
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 MoreWhat Are Non-Compete Agreements In The Workplace?
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