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5 Common Occupational Cancers - Missouri Workers Compensation

Cancer is possibly the most dreaded disease, and its mere mention evokes emotions of fear and anxiety. Among the many causes of cancer, one is occupational exposure. Our St. Louis work injury lawyer will discuss the five most common types of occupational cancers.

Bristol Mayor Retaliates Against Connecticut Employee's Report of Sexual Harassment

Blog post on the result of a sexual harassment and retaliation claim brought against the mayor of Bristol.

Employer's "Outrageous" Behavior Fails to Fulfill Connecticut Sexual Harassment Requirements

Blog post about a claim of wrongful termination, sexual harassment, and discrimination by an ex-employee against her former employer.

Manager's Racial Slurs Establish Employee's Sexual Harassment Claim

Blog post about a case where an employee has sued her former employer for wrongful termination, sexual harassment, and discrimination on the basis of her national origin.

$1.47 Million Awarded in EEOC Sex Harassment Claim Against Food Industry

Blog post about a company in California that had to pay $1.47 million to employees who were sexually harassed and employees who were fired for reporting the harassment.

Employers Sued For Emotional Distress After "Mishandling" Harassment Claim

Blog post about a case where a worker was terminated after reporting incidents of harassment.

Social Worker Sues Nonprofit for Emotional Distress

Blog post on a case of a social worker suing his former employer.

Employee Claims Harassment Complaints Ended in Termination

Blog post on wrongful termination case involving harassment and discrimination.

Lead Poisoning: Are Missouri Construction Workers and Their Families at Risk?

Lead exposure in the workplace can lead to some very serious occupational illnesses, some of which can be life threatening.

Does Negligence Play a Part in My Workers' Compensation Claim?

Many people mistakenly believe that there is a direct relationship between negligence and workers' comp. The truth, however, is more complex - workers' comp is not like a personal injury case.

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