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The article below details an interview with Sgt. Preston Jowers, the oldest surviving member of the Tuskegee Airmen, the United States’ first all-black aviation unit. The excellence of this aviation unit accelerated the efforts to successfully desegregate the U.S. Armed Forces in 1948. While racism still exists, Jowers emphasizes that men and women of new … Read More →

Despite protections under the law, many older workers still find that age is a barrier to obtaining employment. Discrimination by an employer can take on more subtle forms, rather than simply stating they want employees within a certain age range. Terms such as ‘digital native’ are used in job ads may indicate subtle discrimination, as … Read More →

Recently, documents were made public which showed male BBC TV and radio personalities make more than their female counterparts. The publicly funded broadcast service was forced to publish salary ranges of top paid presenters and actors. While the BBC stated that it has made significant changes in recent years to correct the gender pay gap, … Read More →

In addition to sexual harassment lawsuits recently filed against Fox News, this is now a racial discrimination lawsuit filed by 13 former and current employees against the network. The lawsuit alleges the network engaged in systemic racial discrimination; for example, a controller is alleged to have subjected workers to discriminatory language such as ‘Latinos like … Read More →

Partner Paul Bullman recently testified in favor of protecting worker safety and religious liberties to the Missouri House of Representatives.  Corporate lobbyists are pushing legislation that would eliminate personal responsibility for sex predators who harass girls at work.  Mr. Bullman testified that personal responsibility is a Missouri value and everyone, especially sex predators, must be … Read More →

Part of combating employment discrimination is making sure that employees know how to recognize discrimination and learn what their rights are. Employment discrimination can take many forms, verbal or physical, some obvious, some subtle. Discriminatory treatment and/or harassment at work may include derogatory comments based on one’s sex, age, or race, or the subjection of … Read More →

Martin Luther King Jr. Day is observed in January each year. He is best known for his role in the advancement of civil rights. His activism brought forth other leaders who opposed racial inequality and stood by him throughout the civil rights movement. Photographs in the article below capture the importance of unity and strength … Read More →

Research shows the younger generation – millennials– make diversity a priority in the workplace and are more likely to recognize workplace discrimination. Millennials make up more than a third of all employed Americans and claim comfortability with discussing issues such as workplace diversity and inclusion. Diversity has the potential to increase opportunities for all employees, … Read More →

The Pitch, a Kansas City newspaper, published an investigative reporter’s findings upon examination of more than 60 employment lawsuits against the Missouri Department of Corrections. Many of the lawsuits allege sexual harassment. Both current and former employees voiced that it is a ‘demeaning, even dangerous place to work’. More than 15 new cases have been … Read More →

All employers should be aware of the 2016 Fair Labor Standards Act overtime rule changes. Updates to overtime pay was a major change this year. The change to the required minimum salary for employees exempt under the administrative, executive, or professional exemption became effective Dec. 1, 2016. Heading in to 2017, employers should also make … Read More →

Many workers still face discrimination and harassment during pregnancy or when they return to work for their employer. The Missouri Department of Labor shows complaints of pregnancy discrimination are on the rise. This type of employment discrimination is often under-reported and has been shown to occur more often in smaller or local businesses. The article … Read More →

A potential class-action lawsuit has accused Facebook of violating federal civil rights laws by publishing job and housing ads that discriminate against minorities. Their advertising platform allegedly causes discriminatory and illegal housing and employment advertisement to be published. Ad buyers are allegedly about to click a button that allows them to ‘Exclude People’, thus preventing … Read More →

The article below briefly describes an employment discrimination lawsuit, EEOC vs. Catastrophe Management Solutions, that involved an African American job applicant who wore her hair in dreadlocks and whose job offer was allegedly rescinded because of it. The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) is a federal agency that administers and enforces civil rights laws … Read More →

Last month, the Congressional Black Caucus praised Airbnb for addressing complaints of racial discrimination. Numerous potential guests claimed that they had been rejected by some of the rental site’s hosts because of their race. Airbnb announced a renewed anti-discrimination effort that begins November 1st. Efforts the company is making to combat racial prejudice include reducing … Read More →

The Bullman Law Firm recently volunteered to help build a house for Habitat for Humanity. Grant Freeman (featured below) helped dig holes, caulk and clean. Habitat for Humanity is a great volunteer organization helping to rebuild parts of Kansas City. While the volunteers assist, the future home owner also works hard to help build the … Read More →

The Bullman Law Firm proudly sponsored the annual Association for Women Lawyers’ golf tournament this year. The money raised goes to help women and girls in the community. The organization promotes the equality of women and others within society, and within the legal community in particular. For more information on this organization, follow the link … Read More →

The U.S Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) filed a lawsuit against a St. Louis, Missouri company, KASCO, LLC, on behalf of an employee allegedly discriminated against based on her religion and national origin. The article below describes the work environment she experienced, as well as the retaliation she allegedly endured when she complained about the … Read More →

Recently, four former HP employees sued their previous employer for age discrimination. The lawsuit alleges their employment was ended due to the company’s discriminatory hiring and firing patterns. Actions an employer takes, such as purposefully selecting and hiring applicants under 40 years of age or letting go workers over the age of 40 at the … Read More →

Racism in the workplace and how to prevent discrimination are part of the central issue of racial discrimination in America that is frequently discussed by the public, but are employers taking the right steps to stop racial discrimination on the job? Unfortunately, some companies avoid discussing topics like racial inequality or harassment at work. There … Read More →

The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics will release its August employment report at the beginning of September, answering some questions about job growth but also highlighting the steady unemployment rate. The unemployment rate for young workers in their teen years reached a historic high in 2009 and 2010 and remains high in comparison to their … Read More →

Two dozen workers laid off by their employer Spirit AeroSystems allege the Wichita, Kansas company targeted older workers during workforce reductions in 2013. Many of these employees had costly medical conditions or had family members with costly health problems. The federal class-action lawsuit alleging age discrimination was filed by these former employees and other employees … Read More →

A federal lawsuit filed against Shawnee County District Attorney, Chad Taylor, by two former employees has been rescheduled for January 4th, 2017. The lawsuit, filed in 2012, claims race discrimination and gender discrimination and other factors that led to their wrongful termination from the Taylor’s office. The former employees, both female and both Caucasian, reported … Read More →

Workers can find themselves in a difficult position when they witness or become aware of other employees exhibiting potentially threatening behavior. This raises questions such as what harassment is, whether to report it, and if so, to whom? Employers have an obligation to employees to prevent harm from happening and to foster a place of … Read More →

The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) is investigating a federal lawsuit filed by Cheryl Fillekes, a systems engineer who interviewed with but was not hired by Google when she was 47 years old. Silicon Valley is still in the national spotlight for its lack of racial diversity and gender diversity. Google recently released the breakdown … Read More →

Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 is a comprehensive federal law that prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex in any federally funded education program or activity. The main objective is to avoid the use of federal money to support sex discrimination in education programs and to provide individuals protections against those practices. … Read More →

Longtime anchor Gretchen Carlson filed a lawsuit July 6th alleging sexual harassment and discrimination in the workplace. The lawsuit claims Carlson was terminated after refusing Fox News chairman Roger Ailes’ sexual advances and complaining to him about discriminatory treatment. Ailes is a powerful figure and has been the CEO of Fox News Channel during much … Read More →

Many states have enacted legislation requiring sexual harassment training. Sexual harassment training is essential, as it provides employers the opportunity to inform employees about what sexual harassment is, what the company’s policy is when reporting sexual harassment in the workplace, and can help prevent future sexual harassment. The website for the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission … Read More →

In the last several years, paid parental leave has become an important topic amongst employers and employees. This year, the city of San Francisco and the state of New York revealed plans for gender-neutral paid leave of up to six and twelve weeks. Firms such as Twitter and Etsy created similar policies and Netflix introduced … Read More →

A young woman hired at the Pizza Studio in the Legends shopping district, in Kansas City, Kansas, asked her boss why she was not making as much as her male coworker. The two individuals had been hired for the same position, they are the same age and have the same amount of work experience. She … Read More →

In March 2016, five players on the U.S. Women’s Soccer team filed a complaint with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). Part of the claim alleged that members of the women’s team make up to four times less than their male national team counterparts. The U.S. Soccer Federation has asked the EEOC to dismiss the … Read More →

Up until around 1991, what constituted ‘sexual harassment’ was viewed as something an employee had to deal with on the job. 1991’s Civil Rights Act expanded the rights of employees against employers in cases of discrimination and harassment and made these actions illegal. The website for the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) describes harassment as … Read More →

Sexual harassment in the workplace continues to plague female politicians. The article below, published in New York magazine, focuses on concerns voiced and changes proposed by numerous female French politicians. One major concern is the number of women who complain about sexual harassment and are retaliated against for reporting it. Unfortunately, women (or men) who … Read More →

The U.S. Women’s soccer team has sought improved conditions and wages, but a federal judge ruled the team does not have the right to strike before the Summer Olympics. The U.S. Soccer Federation warned a strike could have forced the women’s team to withdraw from the Olympic games. In March, five players filed a complaint … Read More →

Should men and women follow the same dress code? The article below, published in the Kansas City Star, describes a London temp worker who was a receptionist who was allegedly sent home without pay when she refused to wear heels at work and questioned whether male employees would have to follow this policy too and … Read More →

The Missouri Women’s Leadership Coalition is fundraising to add campaign money that supports female candidates they have endorsed. The nonpartisan coalition began 15 years ago with hopes of recruiting women to run for office in rural areas of the state. The first in a series of fundraisers is being held this month in Kansas City. … Read More →

Longer parental leave is an attractive employee benefit. President of Bank of America’s Kansas City market, Gary Jankowitz, is often asked about employee benefits when interviewing applicants. The company’s extension of paid parental leave policy from 12 weeks to 16 weeks went into effect this month. Retaining workers is good for both the employee and … Read More →

This month, the HBO movie Confirmation was released, depicting Kerry Washington as Anita Hill, re-enacting Anita Hill’s sexual harassment claim against Supreme Court Justice Nominee Clarence Thomas. This movie release may renew discussion on sexual harassment in the workplace. The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) defines sexual harassment as ‘unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual … Read More →

Job discrimination suits against politicians can often produce conflicts of interest and attorney-client problems. The article below describes unique employee-employer situations for government employees of the courts, such as country treasurers, clerks and sheriffs. The cases described range from wrongful termination to FMLA-retaliation. Although these examples of discrimination lawsuits can seem like a tangled web … Read More →

It is widely believed that most incidents of sexual harassment in the workplace go unreported. The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission processes thousands of sexual harassments charges every year, yet this only represents a small portion of the sex harassment female and male employees experience on the job. The article below highlights work done by Anita … Read More →

What are employees and employers to do when family responsibilities and job responsibilities collide? Work-life balance challenges can lead to discrimination on the job, including verbal harassment or being penalized for taking time off for medical appointments. While many may be familiar with the terms race discrimination or sex discrimination, less commonly known is ‘caregiver … Read More →

From a small North Carolina law firm, an attorney has represented numerous employees who have fallen ill while working at the Savannah River Site, a nuclear weapons plant. The article below details the employment struggles of a former worker at the Savannah River Site in South Carolina, Sandra Black. Black was responsible for following up … Read More →

Five female players from the World Cup-winning team have accused the U.S. Soccer Federation of wage discrimination in an action filed with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). One of the players is FC Kansas City captain Becky Sauerbrunn; FC Kansas City is an American professional women’s soccer club based in Kansas City, Missouri. Allegedly, … Read More →

In the gaming world, racist, sexist and homophobic language is rampant and aggressors often threaten violence and harass other gamers. Because harassers can hide behind a screen or username, the toxic behavior can be even more extreme. Due to the popularity of video games such as League of Legends, which has 67 million players, scientists … Read More →

Does the significance of the pay gap between male and female workers depend on the field they work in? Studies show yes, many fields, such as the legal profession have wide pay gaps. Female employees with positions such as financial specialists, aircraft mechanics, and jewelers may also experience pay discrimination especially frequently. According to 2014 … Read More →

As a worker, is part-time employment really better than no work? One would think so, but in an experiment where fictitious resumes, identical expect for gender and the tenure of their last jobs, were submitted to five major employer ads, different results were seen. Men with resumes revealing their last job was part-time work, received … Read More →

‘Solidarity’ is the theme for the 2016 PrideFest celebration at Soldiers’ Memorial in downtown St. Louis, Missouri. The community is facing numerous issues, such as fighting new Missouri legislation that could further allow discrimination against consumers and seeking to pass laws to protect LGBT people in employment and housing. Recent Missouri bills, if they pass, … Read More →

Disability-based job discrimination complaints are hitting an all-time high. The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), which has the authority to investigate charges of discrimination against employers who are covered by the law, reported a six percent rise in disability discrimination charges filed in 2015. Thousands of those were resolved, bringing monetary benefits for workers … Read More →

International Women’s Day annually prompts conversations about the issues that disproportionately affect women, such as pay discrimination, pregnancy discrimination, sexual harassment, and other gender issues. Despite it being 2016, gender equality is still not here and according to the predictions of a 2015 World Economic Forum report, which predicts economic and social equality of the … Read More →

The Jackson County Sheriff’s office is facing a discrimination complaint from another female employee alleging sexual harassment in the workplace. This discrimination lawsuit comes not long after the settlement of other sexual harassment complaints against the office. Those allegations were not specified because the complaints the women had filled with the Missouri Commission on Human … Read More →

A restraining order was issued against a political insider accused of sexually harassing interns and employees in the Missouri Capitol. A sexual harassment investigation was begun; Missouri Ethics Commission records listed the political insider as a lobbyist in the fall of 2011, but that he still comes to the Capitol. The accusations range from him … Read More →