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Livelihood Law Highlights of 2023
Livelihood Law Highlights of 2023 As 2023 comes to a close, we’d like to take the opportunity to thank our clients, staff, colleagues, and friends on the tremendous year we’ve had and highlight the Top 10 moments: 1. Relocating – At the beginning of 2023, Rachel and...
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...
What Is Age Discrimination?
What Is Age Discrimination? Age Discrimination “involves treating an applicant or employee less favorably because of his or her age” according to the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. Have You Experienced Age Discrimination In The Workplace? According to...
Smart Ways to Prepare for Potential Job Loss While You’re Still Employed
Uncertainty in the job market and news reports of companies laying off workers can make you wonder if you’re next to join the ranks of the unemployed. While you may not be able to prevent a layoff, there are several ways to prepare for that possibility while you’re...
FAQs: Workplace Violations for Remote Workers
FAQs: Workplace Violations for Remote Workers What is Remote Work? Remote work refers to work that is done from an alternate worksite away from the employee’s official worksite with the employer’s knowledge and approval. Employees who work from home instead of...
What to Do When HR Fails to Take Your Complaint Seriously
When HR Fails to Take Your Complaint Seriously Most people have had a workplace issue; for many, the first attempt to address the problem is contacting the Human Resources Department. If you have complained to HR, but they have done nothing and are failing to take...
Does Pay Transparency in Colorado Work?
Does Pay Transparency in Colorado Work? How many times have you heard that women make less money than men? It seems like an easy problem to fix today. We have laws requiring that employers pay men and women the same amount for the same work. So, shouldn’t the law have...
An Incident on a Business Trip Could Be Cause for Legal Action
An Incident on a Business Trip Could Be Cause for Legal Action As business travel returns to pre-pandemic levels, many employees welcome the opportunities for team bonding, career advancement, and acquiring new clients. People who work from home full-time might look...
New Workplace Protections for Pregnant and Nursing Mothers
New Workplace Protections for Pregnant and Nursing Mothers In late 2022, President Biden signed two new laws that are intended to provide more workplace protections for pregnant and nursing employees. The two laws are the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA) and the...
Helping a Spouse Who’s Struggling at Work: What You Need to Know
Watching a loved one struggle at work can be challenging. Naturally, you want to help, but you can’t resolve drama or conflicts for a spouse. What can you do? You can lend an ear and listen, give advice or console, and ensure your spouse knows their workplace rights...
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...
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