Employers may not hire or fire employees because of their age. Employees applying for promotions may also not face decisions based primarily on age. As noted by the U.S. Department of Labor, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967 protects individuals aged 40...
As a business executive, you understand the importance of recruiting and retaining capable employees. Workplace discrimination and sexual harassment undercut these objectives. While you personally would never discriminate against workers or harass employees, you...
The feeling of knowing you need to terminate an employee may leave you feeling uncertain and unmotivated to have a discussion. You may feel concerned about how the individual in question will react and what the impact may be on your brand and your reputation. Even...
Businesses sometimes need employees to step in and take care of projects or tasks that aren’t expected to last a long time. This could happen if the workload suddenly increases and more workers are needed. It may occur if someone in the company has to take an extended...
Every worker has the right to a fair and equal wage based on their skills, experience, position and job performance. However, companies sometimes factor other characteristics into their decisions, including sex and race. They may try to prevent workers from...
The wage gap is a much-debated topic in the U.S., with many justifying it or even outright denying its existence. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, full-time female workers in Colorado in 2020 only earned 78.1% of their male counterparts' average...
Many job positions come with an employment contract that outlines each party’s responsibility to the other. Because these contracts are legally enforceable, they must be handled properly. For the most part, employment contracts are used for salaried employees....
Workers in the health care industry provide vital services to patients across Colorado. As with any other business, the nuances of employment law can be complex and it is important that employers consider their legal obligations. Employment disputes can arise where...
In these times of discrimination awareness, employers must take extra care with the documents they provide to their employees. Among these are severance agreements for departing employees aged 40 or older, which must adhere to EEOC, ADEA and OWBPA requirements. About...
An employer's responsibility to its employees is a legally regulated process. It includes many areas of potential legal entanglements, from hiring and firing decisions to workplace harassment and more. To ensure that all your bases are covered as an employer, it is...
