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Are you pregnant or planning to become pregnant and wondering about your rights in the workplace? If so, you should know that there are federal and Colorado laws that protect you from discrimination, harassment and retaliation based on your pregnancy, childbirth or...
If you are a nursing mother who works in Denver, Colorado, you may have questions about your rights to express breast milk in the workplace. Luckily, there are both state and federal laws that protect breastfeeding employees. Colorado Law: Workplace Accommodations for...
An employment agreement is an important part of any job. In addition to covering key information like salary, work responsibilities, and benefits the contract should also provide information on the process for termination of employment. These provisions are often...
Older employees bring a wealth of knowledge and experience to their workplaces. Unfortunately, these employees may face age discrimination and there are several common examples. Age discrimination The Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA) is a federal law that...
Employment discrimination is rampant across America, including here in Colorado. All too often, though, workers are afraid to broach the topic, usually because they fear retaliation. In some instances, though, it’s simply hard to gauge whether discrimination has...
Employers are increasingly using artificial intelligence technology in screening job applications and monitoring employees’ time spent on the job. While proponents may say the technology is inherently unbiased, the opposite might be true. The Equal Employment...
Despite several U.S. Supreme Court decisions in recent years protecting the rights of LGBTQ individuals along with Colorado laws protecting LGBTQ rights, discrimination against these individuals persist. This is especially true of discrimination and harassment against...
Colorado employers have a responsibility to make sure that their work environment is a safe place for all employees. One way to ensure that workers feel comfortable at work is to take steps to prevent and stop sexual harassment. Employees who are being sexually...
You would think that unlawful discrimination would be nearly eliminated from American workplaces. Sadly, this isn’t the case. Colorado workers continue to face discrimination on a daily basis. And when this discriminatory behavior is reported, all too often workers...
Whether it is in person or in a remote setting, employees should feel comfortable interacting with their employer and the colleagues they work with. Unfortunately, this does not always occur. For some, instances of sexual harassment can make it challenging and even...