Workplace discrimination is something you hear a lot about these days -- but would you know if you’ve been subjected to it? Would you know what it takes to successfully press a claim against your employer if the discrimination is deliberate or tolerated? Most people...
In your workplace, you should know that you cannot be discriminated against because of a medical condition. What about a medical conditions that could happen in the future, though? Discrimination is a potential issue that you could face if an employer obtains your...
Late in 2020, a Colorado law that is designed to protect people of color from race-based hair discrimination went into effect. Called the “CROWN Act,” the law redefines racial discrimination to include biases based on someone’s “hairtexture, hairtype or a protective...
There is no question that females often face discrimination on the job. In the medical field, this is still problematic, even though there is a good blend of men and women working as nurses, doctors and surgeons. In a study from 2019 of 7,409 surgical residents, it...
Some larger companies might use recruiters to fill job positions. Others have individuals within the company handle the hiring. Any company that uses its own employees to interview potential employees should ensure that those individuals know what they can and can’t...
Most employers loathe terminating their employees. Not only is it an uncomfortable situation, but there is also a great deal of money and time invested in hiring and training whichever candidate shall replace them. But there definitely are right and wrong ways to...
As a female in IT, you’re already a rare breed. There simply aren’t as many women working in information technology as there are men, so it can seem a little unusual to find a woman doing the job. That said, women are just as capable of completing IT jobs as men, and...
Everyone willing and able to hold a job should be able to find suitable employment. While many factors go into an employer’s decision about who to hire, some factors shouldn’t ever be part of the equation. It’s illegal for employers to consider certain details when...
Many people assume that visually impaired individuals aren't capable of holding down most job roles since they can't see well or at all. The truth is that most individuals that have visual impairments can work in most job roles, provided that their employer makes...
Most companies and managers understand that it's wrong to discriminate, yet they may continue to do so because they don't think they'll face any consequences. Things are a bit different when it comes to Colorado workplaces, though. Workplace discrimination is...
