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Can You Sue for Wrongful Termination in an At-Will State?
Posted on April 4, 2025
Living in an at-will state means you can leave your job for any reason and your employer can let you go for almost any reason. Our trusted Kansas City wrongful termination attorneys often hear people ask, “Can you sue for wrongful termination in an at-will state?” Discover the answer in this helpful guide. What Are […]Read MoreHow To Prove Pay Discrimination at Work
Posted on February 17, 2025
Under the Equal Pay Act of 1963, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and several other federal laws, you have the right to fair and equal payment. An employer cannot discriminate against you regarding pay based on gender, sexuality, race, religion, age, disability, or any other protected characteristics. Suspecting your employer is […]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 More5 Things to Know About Ageism In Kansas
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 MoreWhen Am I Owed Overtime Payment?
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