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The Missouri Human Rights Act prohibits discrimination in housing, employment, and places of public accommodations based on race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, disability, age (in employment only), and familial status (in housing only). The Act also makes it unlawful to retaliate against an individual for filing a complaint of discrimination, testifying or assist
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Organizational Structure
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Missouri Department of Labor - Age and Other Discrimination
The Missouri Human Rights Act prohibits discrimination in housing, employment, and places of public accommodations based on race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, disability, age (in employment only), and familial status (in housing only). The Act also makes it unlawful to retaliate against an individual for filing a complaint of discrimination, testifying or assist
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Bankruptcy Questions
What is Bankruptcy?   Bankruptcy is a legal proceeding in which a person who cannot pay his or her bills can get a fresh financial start. The right to file for bankruptcy is provided by federal law, and all bankruptcy cases are handled in federal court. Filing bankruptcy immediately stops all creditors from seeking to collect debts from a petitioner, at least until the debts are sorted out according to the law. What Can Bankruptcy Do?  Bankruptcy makes it possible to—
Bankruptcy
"Hot Weather Rule" - Utility Disconnections
What is the Hot Weather Rule?  The Hot Weather Rule prohibits utilities from disconnecting residential electricity service due to nonpayment of a utility bill during times of extreme heat.   When does the Hot Weather Rule go into effect? The Hot Weather Rules goes into effect every year from June 1 to September 30.   
Utilities
"The Cold Weather Rule" - Utility Disconnections
What is the Cold Weather Rule?  The Cold Weather Rule prohibits a utility company from disconnecting gas or electric utility service that is necessary to operate home heating equipment (such as a furnace) due to nonpayment of a utility bill during times of extreme cold.   When does the Cold Weather Rule go into effect?  The Cold Weather Rules goes into effect every year from November 1 through March 31.   
Utilities
Federal Trade Commision - Bankruptcy Information
What You Need to Know Before You File Bankruptcy.  If you click on this link you will be leaving this website. 
Bankruptcy
Bankruptcy - LSSM
LSSM has prepared a bankruptcy brochure explaining how the bankruptcy process works.  Click on the document below to learn more.
Bankruptcy
Dealing with Debt Collectors - LSSM
In 1977, the United States Congress passed the “Fair Debt Collection Practices Act.”  Congress said there were abusive actions being taken by many debt collectors.  Congress found that these practices invaded privacy. Click on the following document to find about your rights when dealing with debt collectors.
BankruptcyConsumer
Free Chapter 7 Bankruptcy Assistance From Upsolve
Upsolve is a national nonprofit corporation that helps low-income Americans file Chapter 7 bankruptcy for free.  If you have decided you need to file a Chapter 7 bankruptcy, you might qualify for free legal assistance from Upsolve.  Click on the following link to go to Upsolve If you click on this link you will be leaving this website.
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