Whenever someone applies for a job, there is a reasonable expectation that they will either meet the criteria or have a chance to be hired -- or not meet the necessary criteria and be passed up for the position in favor of a more qualified candidate. However, there...
There are very strict rules and regulations when it comes to how those who work with children are to report abuse of any kind. However, there may also be a hierarchy or process in place for individual schools and school districts for reporting alleged incidents....
Discrimination can come in many different forms and exhibit itself in a variety of ways. However, when it comes to cases of employment discrimination, there are certain legally protected classes of people who can file a discrimination suit under the certain...
Some lines of work, like being a television news anchor, require a certain persona and certain abilities. However, as anchors grow older or suffer some sort of physical disability, their work may be viewed differently. For one television anchor, he claims age...
When a corporation has expanded across the country and employs a great number of people, there are bound to be employees who are disgruntled here and there. Many times they are just isolated incidents. However, a recent investigation by the National Labor Relations...
Working in high-end fashion stores can be a dream come true for some, especially women who love fashion. Yet, for one woman, it seems to have become a nightmare and she has filed a race discrimination suit as a result. The 43-year-old woman has filed suit against an...
There are some jobs and positions where someone's public reputation or persona can factor into how they are perceived professionally. While some may assume this is primarily true for public figures, such as politicians, it can also be true of police chiefs. Any...
Whenever someone reports an incident of wrongdoing or a safety issue at their place of work, they may expect the necessary changes to be made. However, there are times when an employer acts out in retaliation when someone reports some sort of wrongdoing. This illegal...
Many employers legally require compliance with drug testing policies. Government jobs and other Colorado companies often require a drug test before a certain applicant is officially hired. However, changes in drug laws in a number of states, including Colorado, have...
There may be many different stipulations placed on employees or volunteers if they are working in the confines of a religious organization. However, even though certain codes of conduct may be enforced, any employer is still held to legal standards of workplace...
