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Missouri's One Call System Sets New Standard In Excavation Safety

Due to an increase in accidents during excavation work, the Missouri One Call System has been set up to help lower this accident rate and it's proving effective.

Decedent's BAC Did Not Preclude Worker's Compensation

Blog post about a widow who was allowed to keep receiving worker's compensation for her husband's death after he died while intoxicated in a one-car crash.

Former Salesmen Claim Racial Discrimination in Emotional Distress Claim

Blog post on a case involving a former employee suing former employer for racial discrimination as well as emotional distress.

Surgeon Files Suit Against Hospital For Withheld Wages

Blog post about a surgeon filing a lawsuit against the hospital that he works for in a claim of withheld wages.

Employment Discrimination and the Americans with Disabilities Act

Blog post on the rights of disabled employees under federal law and protections against workplace discrimination.

Parties Debate Whether Carpal Tunnel Syndrome is a 'Disability'

Blog post discussing whether Carpal Tunnel Syndrome constitutes a disability that should be protected in employment discrimination cases.

Employer Falls Short In Contradicting Employee's Discrimination Claim

Blog post about a case involving employment discrimination and an employer's burden of proving their case.

The U.S. EEOC and Disability Discrimination: An Overview

Blog post on the federal laws regarding disability discrimination in the workplace.

The EEOC and Sex-Based Discrimination: An Overview

Blog post on what constitutes sexual discrimination and harassment.

Numerous Claims Allowed Against Former Employer, Harassment Not One of Them

Article about an employment case where the employer was accused of wrongful termination, sexual harassment, and several types of personal injury.

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