Workplace discrimination and harassment are not just policy violations — they are violations of the law. Employees across Kansas City and throughout Missouri are protected from unlawful treatment based on who they are, how they are perceived, or for speaking up when something is wrong.
At Baldwin & Vernon Trial Attorneys, we focus on employment litigation and real courtroom advocacy. We represent employees who have been harassed, discriminated against, or retaliated against by employers who believed they could act without consequence. Our approach is built for trial from the very beginning — because leverage, accountability, and results come from preparation.
If you believe your employer crossed the line, we help you understand your rights, preserve critical evidence, and pursue justice through litigation when necessary.
Sexual Harassment
Sexual harassment remains one of the most common — and most damaging — forms of workplace misconduct. It can include unwelcome comments, advances, touching, explicit messages, coercion, or retaliation for rejecting or reporting inappropriate behavior.
Sexual harassment is illegal under both federal and Missouri law, regardless of whether it comes from a supervisor, manager, coworker, or third party. Employers can be held accountable when they fail to prevent harassment or respond appropriately once it occurs.
We represent employees who have experienced sexual harassment and retaliation, and we build cases with the expectation that they may ultimately be decided by a jury.
Sex Discrimination
Sex discrimination occurs when an employee is treated unfairly because of sex, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity. This can include unequal pay, denial of promotions, biased discipline, termination, or hostile treatment in the workplace.
Missouri and federal employment laws prohibit employers from making employment decisions based on sex or gender-based stereotypes. When employers ignore these protections, litigation may be necessary to force accountability.
Our firm represents employees across Kansas City and Missouri in sex discrimination cases, with a focus on thorough investigation and trial-ready case development.
Age Discrimination
Age discrimination most often affects employees over the age of 40 and can take many forms — forced retirement, sudden negative performance reviews, exclusion from opportunities, or termination under the guise of “restructuring” or “culture fit.”
Both federal law and Missouri law protect older workers from discrimination based on age. Employers may not push employees out simply because of assumptions about age, salary, or longevity.
We represent employees who were targeted or terminated due to age and pursue claims designed to withstand courtroom scrutiny.
Disability Discrimination
Disability discrimination occurs when an employer treats an employee unfavorably because of a physical or mental disability, a medical condition, or a perceived impairment. This often includes refusal to provide reasonable accommodations, punitive discipline, or termination following disclosure of a condition.
Employers are legally required to engage in good-faith accommodation efforts and may not retaliate against employees for requesting help.
Our employment litigation practice includes representing workers whose rights were violated after disclosing or requesting accommodations for disabilities.
Race & Color Discrimination
Race and color discrimination remain serious and persistent problems in workplaces throughout Missouri. This type of discrimination may involve unequal discipline, denial of promotions, harassment, exclusion, or termination based on race or skin color.
Even subtle or “normalized” conduct can rise to the level of unlawful discrimination when it affects the terms and conditions of employment.
We represent employees who were subjected to racially discriminatory treatment or workplace harassment and pursue justice through focused litigation strategies.
National Origin Discrimination
National origin discrimination occurs when an employee is treated unfairly because of their ethnicity, ancestry, accent, cultural background, or country of origin. This can include harassment, stereotyping, biased decision-making, or retaliation for speaking up.
Employees in Kansas City and across Missouri are protected from national origin discrimination under state and federal law, regardless of citizenship status.
Our firm advocates for employees who were targeted or marginalized due to national origin and prepares cases with trial-level rigor.
Harassment Causing a Hostile Work Environment
A hostile work environment exists when harassment or discriminatory conduct becomes severe or pervasive enough to interfere with an employee’s ability to do their job. This can involve repeated comments, intimidation, exclusion, or abusive conduct tied to a protected characteristic.
Employers have a legal obligation to prevent and address hostile work environments. When they fail to act — or allow the behavior to continue — they can be held accountable through litigation.
We represent employees whose workplaces became intolerable due to harassment and pursue claims designed to expose patterns of misconduct and employer indifference.
If you believe you were discriminated against or harassed at work, early action matters. Evidence fades, deadlines apply, and employers often begin protecting themselves immediately.
Baldwin & Vernon Trial Attorneys represents employees in Kansas City and throughout Missouri with a litigation-first mindset and real courtroom experience. We are prepared to take cases as far as justice requires.
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