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Whistleblower Protection Health & Safety
Whistleblower Protection Health & Safety - UPDATE! On May 31, 2022, Governor Polis signed SB22-097 into law, expanding protections for employees who raise concerns about workplace health and safety violations. Under the new law, if you report a good faith concern...
Can I Be Fired For That? I Thought I Was Doing the Right Thing: Understanding “At-Will” Employment and Illegal Termination Under Public Policy
Were you fired and don’t know if your former employer followed the law when firing you? Do you think you were fired for trying to do the right thing at work? It can be hard to figure out if your employer firing you is illegal and, if it is, what to do about it. Most...
Common Employment Issues For Workers In The Hospitality Industry
Wages, tips, and overtime pay are common employment issues for hotel and resort workers. While businesses in the hospitality industry must comply with state and federal laws on minimum wage and overtime pay, different wages may apply to different hotel positions, and...
SSDI Qualifications: How Can I Qualify for Disability Benefits?
When we hear “social security,” we often first think about retirement benefits and older workers leaving the workforce after a long career. But the Social Security Agency, created to promote economic stability for U.S. workers, provides a lot more than just retirement...
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