Total Articles: 10
Missouri Supreme Throws a Couple of Curve Balls and Tags Employers in Wrongful Discharge Cases.
The Missouri Supreme Court recently issued rulings on three cases relating to the public policy exception to the employment-at-will doctrine. These three cases directly impact wrongful discharge cases against employers in Missouri. The three main issues these cases discussed are: (1) the proper causation standard to apply in wrongful discharge cases; (2) whether contractual employees may pursue wrongful discharge claims; and (3) what can constitute a basis for a “public policy.”.
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Eighth Circuit Rejects Workers' Disparate Impact Claim; Inadequate Background Checks Could Result in Jury Trials; Supervisors Can Be Held Liable Under the MHRA; I’ve Got A Question . . .
Court Rejects Labor Groups' Challenge To Missouri Workers' Comp Amendments.
In a long-awaited decision, the Missouri Supreme Court rejected this week claims asserted by labor and non-profit organizations that “business-friendly” amendments to the Missouri workers’ compensation statute were unconstitutional.
Do Missouri and Kansas Employees Have the Right to Vote During Work Hours?
With elections around the corner, Ogletree Deakins Shareholder Jill Morris reminds companies that “election season is always a good time to revisit company policies about voting rights and to make sure your company’s human resources personnel are familiar with employees’ right to vote.”
FAQs on Missouri's New Immigration Law.
The law prohibits employers from knowingly employing, hiring, or continuing to employ unauthorized workers. The law’s definition of employer is broad, so that it includes virtually all private sector employers.
Missouri Enacts Tough New Immigration Law, Targets Employers.
Missouri Governor Matt Blunt has signed into law H.R. 1549, a stringent new bill targeting illegal immigration. As of January 1, 2009, employers of unauthorized workers will face potential loss of state contracts and/or tax breaks, suspension or even revocation of their right to do business in the state, and possibly a civil trial in Missouri state court.
New Missouri Law Requires Select Employers to Use E-Verify.
Yesterday, Governor Matt Blunt signed legislation (HB 1549) aimed at curbing illegal immigration in Missouri. Under the new law, employers that knowingly hire or continue to employ unauthorized aliens to perform work in Missouri could face civil liability in state courts and lose their business licenses. (Note: This provision of the new law goes into effect on January 1, 2009). Although this conduct has long been prohibited under federal law, the new state law will allow investigation and enforcement by the Missouri Attorney General and the filing of a civil lawsuit in Missouri state court. The law also requires the following entities to participate in a federal work authorization program (currently known as “E-Verify”).
New Interpretation of Missouri's Minimum Wage Poses Potential Liability for Employers.
Missouri's minimum wage was increased from $5.15 to $6.50 per hour, but left unclear its effect on Missouri employers relying on "tip credits" to satisfy minimum wage obligations.
Football player may sue for retaliatory discharge (pdf).
Court finds workers compensation statute protects employees from current employers.
New Unemployment Compensation Laws Address Drug Testing and Veterans' Rights (pdf).
Changes to Missouri unemployment compensation.
