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...
As an employer, you may want your employees to adhere to a certain dress code. For years, some considered that this permits them to dictate how workers wore their hair. New legislation means you need to be very careful. New legislation went into effect in Colorado...
Every workplace culture is different. Some are formal. Some are casual. Some are kind of rough-and-tumble. But what exactly makes a workplace hostile? A hostile workplace is one that has conditions that make it impossible for you to do your job properly. This can be...
If you work in the tech field, age discrimination is something you may be worried about -- and with good reason. Often viewed as a field for the young, there are many examples of age discrimination coming out of the tech industry. One woman’s story illustrates the...
When a worker announces their pregnancy, you probably have two reactions. As a supportive manager or boss, you likely feel excitement and happiness for someone adding to their family. However, as someone with responsibility for keeping the company running, you will...
Companies have rules in their employee handbooks and contracts that impose limitations on what employees can do while on the job. One common restriction is that employees cannot talk about their wages or ask colleagues what they get paid. Many people take such...
As a responsible business owner, you’re well aware of the federal and state laws against workplace discrimination of people in protected classes. You’ve never been accused of discrimination in hiring, promotion or termination. However, you’re facing a situation that’s...
“Age discrimination remains a significant and costly problem for workers, their families and our economy.” These are the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission’s (EEOC’s) words in a 2018 report on ageism fifty years after the 1967 Age Discrimination in Employment Act...
Many new mothers in Colorado choose to breastfeed their new baby. If it's possible to do it, breastfeeding is often an ideal solution for both mother and child. A breastfed baby may have a more robust immune system than bottle-fed infants. A nursing mother can also...
