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How 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 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 MoreWhen 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 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 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 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 Important Signs Of Potential Gender Discrimination
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