by admin | May 19, 2016 | Discrimination, Wrongful Termination
Legally, drug testing as a condition of employment is acceptable – within certain limitations. While most private employers are not required by law to drug test applicants, many opt to do to avoid future liability and to improve employee productivity. According...
by admin | May 19, 2016 | Discrimination, Wrongful Termination
For job applicants and hired workers, freedom from discrimination is a fundamental right. This includes discrimination based on gender, age, race and national origin. "National origin and race are two distinct forms of discrimination."National...
by admin | Mar 11, 2016 | Discrimination, Wrongful Termination
On February 29, 2016, a Jackson County jury sided in favor of Allama Hafiz on her claim that she had been retaliated against by the Kansas City, Missouri, Public Schools. Hafiz was represented by Martin Meyers and Leonard Stephens of The Meyers Law Firm."Evidence...
by admin | Mar 7, 2016 | Discrimination, Wrongful Termination
After a nearly five-year battle, the Kansas City Chiefs have agreed to a settlement in an age discrimination case filed by former employee Steven Cox. The former director of stadium operations claimed that he had been unfairly fired in 2010 and replaced with a...
by admin | Feb 24, 2016 | Discrimination, Sexual Harassment, Wrongful Termination
Having to report harassment in the workplace to a supervisor can be emotionally difficult — but the threat of retaliation can make it even harder. According to the EEOC, retaliation against an employee for making a complaint is illegal under all of the laws...
by admin | Feb 23, 2016 | Sexual Harassment, Wrongful Termination
While many businesses over the past few years have made improvements in the processes related to the reporting of harassment in the workplace, there is still a long way to go: In 2014, 62 percent of all harassment claims were attributed to retaliation made against...
