Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, prevents certain employers from discriminating against an individual on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, or religion when hiring, terminating employment, compensating, promoting, training, and privileges of employment. The Missouri Human Rights Act prohibits employers from compensation discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, ancestry, age (40 to 70 years), or disability. The Act covers private employers with six or more employees and all state and local government agencies, regardless of size. (MO Rev. Stat. Sec. 213.055).
Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, prevents certain employers from discriminating against an individual on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, or religion when hiring, terminating employment, compensating, promoting, training, and privileges of employment.
Employment law protects every person working in the United States, documented or not. If you believe that you have experienced discrimination in the workplace, we will thoroughly review your situation to determine if you have a potential case.
Unsure if you have experienced discrimination in your place of work? Here are some common types of discrimination employees face:
Age discrimination:
Disability discrimination: Do you have a physical, cognitive, or mental health condition? According to federal law, you are entitled to accommodations in the workplace. Whether you experience physical, cognitive, or mental health disability, you are protected against discrimination based on your disability.
Pregnancy discrimination:
Equal pay:
Retaliation:
Wage and Hour:
Family Medical Leave Act
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