Sexual harassment in the workplace is a pervasive issue that can have serious consequences for both employees and organizations. Several organizational risk factors can contribute to a heightened risk of sexual harassment occurring within a workplace environment....
Passed in 1993, the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) provides eligible employees with unpaid, job-protected leave for certain family and medical reasons. It helps ensure that individuals do not have to choose between their job security and taking care of their...
Understanding overtime pay is important for employees to ensure they receive fair compensation for their extra hours worked. Federal and state laws mandate overtime pay to compensate employees for working beyond the standard 40-hour workweek. However, there are...
A toxic work environment can have detrimental effects on both employees and the success of a company. Recognizing the signs of toxicity is important for maintaining a healthy and productive workplace. Lack of open communication In 2021, 76% of individuals in a survey...
In Colorado, some employers unintentionally misclassify their workers as independent contractors. Misclassification can lead to job insecurity and not getting benefits. It is important to be aware of common causes of inadvertent misclassification and how to recognize...
Diversity in the workforce means everyone should be aware of the many forms of prejudice. One that often lacks attention is hair discrimination, a pernicious example of intolerance. Every employee and employer bears a moral responsibility to learn about this issue....
Sexual harassment is unacceptable in any workplace. Thankfully, Colorado law provides important protections for employees who experience or report such misconduct. Every employee has the right to a workplace free from sexual harassment. Knowing your rights helps...
Companies with strong personnel policies may reduce the risks of sexual harassment complaints. As described by the Society of Human Resource Management, harassment policies generally define misconduct and how employees may report it. Employment documents could outline...
In the workplace, employees face many different types of rights violations. Sometimes, employers fail to compensate workers properly, while others face sex-based harassment or discrimination because of their age, faith or disability. Unfortunately, many workers...
Under the Family and Medical Leave Act, eligible employees can take unpaid, job-protected leave for specified family and medical reasons. While this provision offers protection to workers, some may encounter obstacles when they try to exercise these rights....
