Employment Law
We spend much of our lives in a workplace. Work is an important source of self worth, financial stability and the opportunity to utilize one’s talents and skills. Once an individual passes through his or her workplace door each day, there are important federal and state laws which pertain to the employer-employee relationship. We understand that while most people have a productive and satisfying career, there are times when the employment relationship needs to be documented, channeled, corrected, terminated, righted or resolved. We are available to consult and assist in all aspects of the employment relationship. having extensive experience in legal matters that involve addressing issues and rights in the workplace.
Our practice areas include:
- Affordable Care Act
- Americans with Disabilities Act
- Compliance and Risk Analysis
- Covenants Not-to-Compete (Non-Competition Agreements)
- Employment Contracts
- Defense of employment discrimination involving age (Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967), race, color, sex, religion, national origin (Missouri Human Rights Act and Civil Rights Act of 1964) or pregnancy
- Equal Pay Act
- ERISA Compliance
- Executive Employment Contracts
- Family and Medical Leave Act
- Physician Employment Agreements
- Reasonable Accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Missouri Human Rights Act (MHRA)
- Severance Agreements
- Sexual Harassment
- Trade Secrets Law
- Union Labor Issues
- Wage and Hour (Fair Labor Standards Act)
- Whistleblower Litigation and Public Policy Exception
Employment Law Articles
New Illinois Pregnancy Law Takes Effect Jan. 1, 2015
A new pregnancy law/amendment to the Illinois Human Rights Act (IHRA) that prohibits discrimination and provides accommodation/protection to expectant mothers during their pregnancy and childbirth will take effect next year. The amendments apply to all Illinois...
No Trade Secrets at Stake in Non-Compete Covenant
Missouri law involving non-compete agreements and trade secrets continues to evolve, as shown by a recent decision of the Missouri Court of Appeals. The Balancing Test: Freedom vs. Protection This much is clear. The law of non-compete agreements in Missouri seeks to...
‘Labor’ and Employment Update: EEOC Delivers Guidance Clarifying Federal Law Protections for Employees Affected by Pregnancy
For the first time in more than 30 years, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission has issued Enforcement Guidance ("guidelines") to clarify the legal protections to be afforded workers affected by pregnancy and pregnancy-related medical conditions. The EEOC...
Missouri Supreme Court Finds Joint Employers Both Responsible Under Missouri Minimum Wage Law
In an issue of first impression, the Missouri Supreme Court has held that if two companies are found to be "joint employers" under the Missouri Minimum Wage Act (MMWA) each would be individually responsible for paying a minimum wage. This is true even if one company...
