Having to comb online ads for a new job is never ideal. When it is your choice, it may prove easier to stomach than if you find yourself fired, especially if you suspect the dismissal is not above board. Employers still partake in discriminatory practices, even though...
What do you think of when you hear the words “age discrimination” in reference to the workplace? Probably an older, highly experienced, qualified employee being shunted aside in favor of a much younger, less-well-credentialed person due largely to one’s age versus the...
Most employers in the U.S. have an affirmative obligation to verify both the identity and work eligibility of everyone they hire. This requires completing and retaining an I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification. While the I-9 process should distinguish between...
Workplace discrimination does not always happen to employees. It can also occur at the hiring stage to job applicants, and it may potentially deny you the right person for the job. Discrimination is illegal across all states. It could expose your company to expensive...
If your employee is disabled or has a temporary condition that makes it impossible to discharge their duties efficiently, then you are legally obligated to reasonably accommodate them. It is against the law to discriminate against anyone at the workplace based on...
There are numerous federal employment laws and also Colorado state employment laws that limit what you can legally do as an employer. Those laws also create certain obligations regarding how you treat your employees. There are numerous laws that only apply to large...
As a surgeon who is employed through your local hospital, you’re always focused on doing what’s best for your patients. When you decided to get pregnant, you knew that your condition could change and that you may have a harder time with certain operations. Despite...
As an employee, you believe that your employer should provide you with a fair workplace. You want to be treated with respect and to be treated the same as anyone else. You found an issue when the new dress code was implemented. Your employer had looked at the men and...
As an employer, you want to do what you can to ensure that the employees you hire aren't only well-skilled for the job at hand, but they are of an upstanding moral character. An interview and checking a prospective worker's references may help alleviate some of your...
Colorado has had medical marijuana laws on the books since 2009, and it legalized the recreational use of the drug way back in 2014. However, employers and employees still struggle to understand the rules on drug testing in the workplace where cannabis is concerned....
