by Kennedy Hunt, P.C. | Jan 8, 2025 | Employment Law
Kennedy Hunt P.C. recently filed a human rights lawsuit against St. Clair County, Illinois, alleging that the county violated the Family Medical Leave Act, the Illinois Human Rights Act, and Illinois common law. According to the lawsuit, our client was employed by... 
by Kennedy Hunt, P.C. | Jan 2, 2025 | Disability Law, Employment Law, Uncategorized
Kennedy Hunt P.C. recently filed a civil rights lawsuit against Axel Transportation in the Saint Louis County Circuit Court for alleged discrimination and retaliation against our client based on her child’s disability in violation of the Missouri Human Rights Act. ... 
by Kennedy Hunt, P.C. | Jan 2, 2025 | Employment Law
Missouri voters recently approved a ballot initiative to increase both the state’s minimum wage and provide workers paid sick leave, a major victory for worker’s rights in the state. According to Proposition A, the minimum wage in the state will rise to $13.75 per... 
by Kennedy Hunt, P.C. | Oct 11, 2024 | Employment Law
On June 27th, 2024, Kennedy Hunt P.C. filed a complaint against Team Company d/b/a StaffQuick and Bimbo Bakeries USA in violation of the Illinois Human Rights Act, the Civil Rights Acts of 1964, 1991, and 1866, and the Illinois Workers Compensation Act, to correct... 
by Kennedy Hunt, P.C. | Jul 23, 2024 | Employment Law
NEWS: Kennedy Hunt P.C. landed a favorable ruling for our client, who was injured on the job. The Court ordered Pace Transport, Inc., owned and run by former football player Orlando Pace, to pay $531,000 in damages to our client. Pace claimed to have been unaware of... 
by Kennedy Hunt, P.C. | Jul 9, 2024 | Civil Rights, Employment Law
Employees across the country are launching new lawsuits – including against some of the nation’s largest companies – over what they allege is a lack of access to the time or place to breast pump at work. The new lawsuits come after lawmakers passed a new law – known...