Posts in 2021

Aug 03 Missouri Court of Appeals Rejects “Illusory” Arbitration Agreement in Employment Agreement

In a recent decision, the Missouri Court of Appeals for the Western District held that a provision requiring arbitration of ...

Jun 04 McDonald’s Must Defend Missouri Sexual Harassment Lawsuit As An Alleged “Joint Employer”

On June 3, 2021, the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Missouri rejected McDonald’s attempt to have sexual ...

Apr 01 Instructing a Jury on “Lawful Justification” under the Missouri Human Rights Act

On March 30, 2021, the Missouri Court of Appeals for the Western District reversed a jury verdict in favor of a ...

Mar 09 Exploring The Limits of “Disability” and “Reasonable Accommodation” under the Missouri Human Rights Act

In a recent decision, the Missouri Court of Appeals for the Western District addressed and clarified Missouri case law and ...

Mar 04 Allowing Employers Time to Investigate Sexual Harassment Complaints? The Eighth Circuit Weighs In

On March 4, 2021, the Eighth Circuit affirmed a trial court’s dismissal of a sexual harassment and retaliation case brought by a ...

Mar 02 Civil Contempt in Missouri: Unlawful “Contact” and Proving Damages

On March 2, 2021, the Missouri Court of Appeals for the Eastern District issued an opinion addressing Missouri law on civil ...