It doesn’t seem like anyone should have to say this, but, here goes: “Owning a business is not a license to sexually harass employees.” Sexual harassment in the workplace is NEVER OK. Here’s to these employees and the EEOC for taking a stand against this horrific...
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EQUAL PAY BILL PASSED
We’re so excited that Colorado law finally supports equal pay for equal work. Click the link below for more detailed information about how the new #law will affect Colorado employees. Learn more
EEOC AGE DISCRIMINATION CASE
The Atlas Energy Group case shows that employers are “Casting off long-term employees – who could otherwise continue to be solid contributors – based on age alone is unlawful and unacceptable.” If you feel like you are being treated differently and are over 40, we...
PUMPING AT WORK
Federal and state laws protect women who need to pump at work. If you’re not being provided with the necessary breaks or location to pump, your employer may be breaking the law. Click the link below for a breastfeeding mom's guide to pumping at work. Learn more
FULL DAY KINDERGARTEN
We know how much having access to quality education affects working families. That’s why we are thrilled that the Full Day Kindergarten Bill (HB 19-1262) just passed the Colorado Senate 35-0! Learn more
GENDER DISCRIMINATION
No matter what the profession, we believe in equal pay for all. We applaud the USA Women's Soccer Team for standing for what’s right. Join in the fight for Equal Pay for Equal Work, SB-85, until it becomes a reality. Learn more
SUPREME COURT RULING ON LGBTQ RIGHTS
Justice for all is not inevitable. It won’t come without doing the work to manifest our values. The Court’s decision to hear this argument is a historic moment for transgender rights. If our Supreme Court decides that the current civil rights laws do not provide the...
PREGNANCY DISCRIMINATION AT NETFLIX
In addition to being subject to discrimination based solely on gender, many women also suffer workplace discrimination based more specifically on their pregnancy. This is a problem at all types of companies, regardless of their size or status. Case in point? Tania...
CO FAMLI ACT VOTE
The CO FAMLI Act is good for our economy because it prevents families from losing wages, facing bankruptcy, or relying on public assistance. Parents who took leave report lower levels of using public assistance and lower healthcare costs.
BREASTFEEDING CASE WIN
The Workplace Accommodations for Nursing Mothers Law in Colorado protects the right to take breaks to express breast milk. A new mother in Delaware won $1.5 million due to how the fast food restaurant mistreated her. Learn more