LIVELIHOOD LAW BLOG
What a POWR Move: Major Changes to Colorado Employment Law
What a POWR Move: Major Changes to Colorado Employment Law During the 2023 Colorado Legislative session, the General Assembly passed the Protecting Opportunities and Workers’ Rights (POWR) Act (SB23-172). The POWR Act makes significant changes to the Colorado...
Social Security Disability Insurance 101: A Beginner’s Guide to Understanding Disability Benefits
The Social Security Administration (SSA) administers two programs designed to provide financial safety nets for disabled workers and their families: the Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and the Supplemental Security Income (SSI). SSDI became law in 1956,...
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) About Discrimination in the Workplace
Workplace discrimination is more common than you might think. According to a report in Harvard Public Health, more than half of black Americans and almost one-third of American women reported workplace discrimination. Understanding what constitutes workplace...
Bad Versus Illegal Management: How Can You Tell the Difference?
We’ve all had bad bosses: The boss that yells, the boss with unrealistic expectations, the boss who tells off-color jokes, and worse. Harmful workplace practices are one of the main causes of workplace stress, leading to more than $190 billion in healthcare costs...