Missouri Supreme Court Holds that an Employee’s Mere “Request for Accommodation” of a Disability Does Not Support a Retaliation Claim Under the MHRA

In a key ruling, the Missouri Supreme Court clarified that a request for disability accommodation does not automatically support a retaliation claim under the Missouri Human Rights Act (MHRA). This decision from Li Lin v. Ellis allows employers to accommodate disabled employees without fearing retaliation claims based solely on those requests. Learn how this ruling affects both employees and employers in employment law.

Instructing Juries on the Elements of Employment Discrimination: The Important Distinctions Made in Schnitker v. Springfield Urban League, Inc.

In a recent employment discrimination trial, faulty jury instructions may have cost Jamie Schnitker a $100,000 verdict. Her case against her employer relied on these instructions. The Appellate Court highlighted crucial distinctions in employment law concerning causation and mixed-motive claims, emphasizing the need for precise jury instructions in evaluating unfair treatment based on protected characteristics.