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Missouri Democrats Speak Against Discrimination Bill

Democrats in the Missouri Senate argued on Jan. 25 that a Republican bill to change the state's workplace discrimination laws would reverse decades of progress in civil rights. Among other things, the legislation would require workers who bring wrongful termination lawsuits to prove discrimination was a "motivating factor" — not simply a contributing factor — in the employer's action. The legislation would also apply to other wrongful discrimination actions, such as the denial of promotions. In cases where employers were found to have wrongfully discriminated, punitive damages would be tied to the number of employees the company has, with a maximum of $300,000, under the bill. Click here to read more.
 
 



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