Despite the fact that numerous advancements are made to workplaces every year, many of the old problems persist and linger despite that. Harassment and discrimination rank among the most problematic of these issues. To help combat discrimination, in particular,...
Starting in 2021, employers in Colorado had to adhere to the Equal Pay for Equal Work Act. This law addresses the longstanding history of certain individuals- women and people of color in particular- not receiving the same compensation as their male or non-POC...
Discrimination is an issue baked into the fabric of many workplaces across the country. Unfortunately, the many changes and reforms that the digitalization of the workplace brought on did not really address discrimination. Instead, it has changed forms, manifesting in...
LGBTQs workers employed in Colorado or another part of the United States face an elevated chance of experiencing discrimination on the job. Studies show that almost half of all LGBTQ workers have faced discrimination at work at some point during their professional...
It is very important to go over examples of sex-based harassment and take action if you experience this mistreatment at your place of employment. Whether you are a man or a woman, sex-based harassment could affect you, and this harassment can take different forms. In...
Despite greater attention being paid to workplace issues and protecting employees from mistreatment, there are still violations taking place. For example, in Colorado and across the United States, people are frequently confronted with various forms of discriminatory...
The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) exists so that employees can take unpaid leave for certain family and medical situations which may arise. The FMLA specifies what those situations are and, when they happen to someone, grants an employee the right to take time...
Colorado has narrow guidelines for legal non-compete agreements. Contracts are only valid to protect trade secrets, enforce educational fee reimbursement, preserve the sale of the business, or for executive-level employees. The terms of the agreement must also be...
Public employees who are union members in Colorado deserve protection, but currently, labor rights are the subject of furious debate. Some state legislators have been promoting new legislation that would make it harder for public employee union members to obtain...
Sometimes it can be hard to do what you know is right, especially if you fear you will suffer unfair consequences as a result. For example, you may have witnessed your employer do something illegal or immoral. You know you should report them, but you may fear losing...
