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
It’s 5:00 a.m. and the Streets Are Iced; Do You Have to Pay Your Employees Even if You Keep Your Business Closed?
When there's ice on the streets and the workday will be starting in only a few hours, many employers are faced with the question of whether or not they will be opening for business for the day. For those who do open for business, do they have to pay their employees...
Appeals Court Says Nurse Entitled to Jury trial for FMLA Claim
The Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals, which includes Missouri in its jurisdiction, has ruled that a jury could conclude that a nurse satisfied the Family Medical Leave Act's notice requirement by providing notice of her need for medical leave "as soon as was...
Think Before You Act: Criminal Activity Affects More Than Just Your Criminal Record
As we know, criminal activity has consequences. What may not be understood is the collateral consequences of criminal activity. Besides the possibility of imprisonment, fine and the tarnish of a conviction, conviction can also jeopardize or derail your trade or...
“But For” Causation Test Improper Under MHRA Cases
In July 2008, Laura Thomas and Adaire Stewart (the “plaintiffs”) were discharged from their employment with McKeever’s Price Chopper (“McKeever’s”). At the time, both plaintiffs were over the age of forty. In August 2009, the plaintiffs filed separate suits against...
