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It’s time for businesses to go beyond the typical sexual harassment prevention training

2 years 11 months ago
Much has come to light since the #MeToo movement took off in October 2017, in the wake of revelations about decades of abuse allegations involving Harvey Weinstein. Those revelations inspired many sexual harassment victims to come forward and share their own experiences, both inside and outside of the workplace. Unsurprisingly, litigation of workplace sexual harassment claims took off at that time, too. The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) reported that, from 2017 to 2018, it…
James Keaney, Associate, and Narcisa Przulj, Shareholder

'I was not surprised': South Grand leaders push for traffic enforcement after deadly hit and run

2 years 11 months ago
Nearly three days later, St. Louis police still don't have answers about a deadly hit and run Friday night on South Grand. Investigators haven't released the victim's name or the driver's. But neighbors along that stretch of South Grand say they do know one thing for sure: it was only a matter of time. "I was not surprised that it happened," South Grand Community Improvement District Executive Director Rachel Witt said. Witnesses told KSDK that an SUV went through the red light at South Grand…
Sara Machi, KSDK

Amtrak River Runner returns to 2 trips per day between St. Louis, Kansas City

2 years 11 months ago
Amtrak is increasing service across Missouri. Starting Monday, Amtrak is back to offering two daily round trips from St. Louis to Kansas City. The "Missouri River Runner" will once again offer morning and afternoon departures from both cities. Amtrak cut back to one daily round trip in January, after federal relief funds ran out. The General Assembly approved $13 million in funding to restore service. The River Runner also passes through Kirkwood, Washington, Hermann, Jefferson City, Sedalia,…
Sam Clancy, KSDK

Hospital increases security 1 week after stabbing of 2 employees

2 years 11 months ago
SSM Health DePaul Hospital in Bridgeton has increased security in its emergency department one week after a nurse and a paramedic were stabbed by a 30-year-old woman. In a statement Monday morning, Brian Perkins, a spokesman for SSM Health DePaul, said a security guard had been contracted to be in the emergency department 24/7. A metal detector was also added to the emergency department. DePaul, according to the statement, is the sixth hospital in the St. Louis area to add a metal detector in…
Hayley Vawter, KSDK