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High Court Ruling Confirms Who’s the Boss
The Supreme Court of the United States recently decided who constitutes a "supervisor" for the purpose of analyzing harassment claims under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. The Court's ruling in Vance v. Ball State University is significant because it has...
Dude, Where’s My Body?
A recent decision by the Missouri Court of Appeals now requires rethinking with respect to the structure and effectiveness of Health Care Durable Powers of Attorney that contain provisions regarding "right of sepulcher." The right of sepulcher refers to "the right to...
Lying or Falsifying Documents Not ‘Misconduct’ for Purposes of Unemployment Unless Material to Employment
The Missouri Court of Appeals recently held that an employee’s termination based upon lying or falsifying documents should not result in a denial of unemployment benefits based upon “misconduct connected with work” unless the falsification is material to the...
Police Chief’s Good Intentions Do Not Avoid FLSA Liability
A Missouri federal court recently found that while a police chief attempted to better the department through new scheduling orders, his actions violated the Fair Labor Standards Act ("FLSA"). As a result, the court awarded liquidated damages to record clerks who were...