The Missouri Bar

Law in Your Life #66: Rights of Laid Off Workers

Layoffs are frightening in this economy - but they keep happening to Missourians. Today attorney Cathy Martin tells Law in Your Life host Angela Wilson about your rights when laid off during a tough economy. Martin also discusses what you should do if you feel like you were laid off for reasons other than economic.

Are employers required to give any notice before they lay off workers?

What if someone is laid off for what the company says are hard economic times, but the employee believes otherwise. What should they do?

Are employers required to notify employees before they reduce wages?

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What if someone is laid off for what the company says are hard economic times, but the employee believes otherwise. What should they do?

Are employers required to notify employees before they reduce wages?

Listen to the full interview with Cathy Martin below.

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Are employers required to notify employees before they reduce wages?

Listen to the full interview with Cathy Martin below.

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Listen to the full interview with Cathy Martin below.

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Law in Your Life #64: Your Credit During an Economic Crunch

Credit is key to moving through this tough economy unscathed. To have a good credit score, you need a clean credit report. Today Law in Your Life host Angela Wilson finds out what you need to know about credit scores and reports from Bruce McClary with Clearpoint Credit Counseling Solutions.

Where can I get a free copy of my credit report?

What type of information does the credit report contain?

What is the Fair Credit Reporting Act and what can it do for me?

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What type of information does the credit report contain?

What is the Fair Credit Reporting Act and what can it do for me?

Listen to the full interview with Bruce McClary below.

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What is the Fair Credit Reporting Act and what can it do for me?

Listen to the full interview with Bruce McClary below.

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Listen to the full interview with Bruce McClary below.

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Law in Your Life #60: Fighting the Government... and Winning

When you get into trouble with the government, chances are, you feel like you are on the losing side of the battle. But you do have rights - and sometimes, you can win. What types of situations could you encounter with the government? And what are your rights when this happens? Law in Your Life host Angela Wilson finds out from Jefferson City attorney Niki Sublett.

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Law in Your Life #59: Electing Judges

On Tuesday, voters will not only decide the next president, they will also decide whether certain judges should be elected or retained. In Missouri, some judges are part of the Non-partisan Court Plan; they are appointed to their posts, but voters can decide if they want to retain them. Other judges - like those in Greene County - are elected by the traditional polling method.

The media rarely covers election of judges. So how are Missourians supposed to choose wisely? The Missouri Bar is trying to make the process a little easier for voters with a new Judicial Evaluation Survey. This week, Law in Your Life host Angela Wilson finds out about who is on the November ballot, and how the survey can help Missourians when they vote, from Jefferson City attorney Dale Doerhoff.

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Law in Your Life #58: Restorative Justice

In Greene County, some cases are resolved using restorative justice, a process that gives the victim's a voice in court proceedings. Typically, victims don't have a say in traditional criminal proceedings, something that makes it more difficult for some to get closure, or feel like they received the justice they deserve. This week, host Angela Wilson finds out more about the Greene County program from Prosecutor Darrell Moore.

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Law in Your Life #57: Arbitration

Today, it seems, nearly everything is handled through arbitration. Late bills and employment issues are some of the most popular items solved through arbitration. But the system isn't always good for the consumer. In fact, studies show that it can work against the average American. What should you know before signing a contract that forces you to use arbitration to settle disputes? Law in Your Life host Angela Wilson finds out from attorney John Campbell.

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Law in Your Life #56: Medical Bills

Medical expenses are some of the most costly to pay - especially for the uninsured. What you may not know is that hospitals typically overcharge for services, or bill you for services that were not performed. What else should you know when dealing with mounting medical debt? Law in Your Life host Angela Wilson sits down with attorney Larry Ferguson to learn more.

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Law in Your Life #55: International Child Abductions

Parental child abductions are frightening - especially when the children are taken overseas. These cases are difficult to navigate as international laws come into play. This week, Law in Your Life host Angela Wilson finds out just how common these abductions are, and what you need to know if it happens to you from attorney Chris Schmidt. Schmidt will also discuss ways to prevent international child custody issues before they happen.

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Law in Your Life #54: Non-Partisan Court Plan

This week, Congressman Kenny Hulshof said he wanted to change the way judges are selected in Missouri. His proposal would eradicate the non-partisan court plan, the current way judges are appointed. What does the gubernatorial candidate's proposal mean to you? Law in Your Life host Angela Wilson finds out from Skip Walther, president elect of The Missouri Bar.

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Law in Your Life #53: Missouri's New Immigration Laws

The Show-Me State this year implemented some of the toughest immigration laws in the nation. What are they and what do they mean to Missouri business owners? Law in Your Life host Angela Wilson finds out from UMKC law school professor Kris Kobach. Kobach is a coauthor of the new law.

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