Posts in 2021

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 ...

Mar 02 New Rule on EEOC Conciliation Process

On or around February 12, 2021, the EEOC withdrew these proposed new rules on wellness programs. The EEOC has stated such rules ...

Feb 12 The Importance of Describing and Verifying Discrimination Allegations before the EEOC

In a recent decision, the United States District Court for the Western District of Arkansas addressed the consequences of an ...