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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...
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...
Sexual Harassment
Often, it’s hard to know whether workplace behavior crosses the line into sexual harassment. This type of harassment is often much more subtle than a boss demanding sexual favors for a promotion, and can even include the following as examples; Are jokes with a sexual...
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