Age discrimination has long been an issue in the workspace. It’s prevalent everywhere, from the hiring process to internal promotions. While both old and young can be discriminated against, statistics show that aging individuals are disproportionately discriminated against. According to an American Association of Retired Persons (AARP) survey, 2 out of 3 workers 45
Discrimination in the workplace is one of those taboo topics that most people try to stay clear of. While it may be brought up in company message boards or during small talk around the water cooler, very rarely do individuals who suspect employment discrimination take action to expose it. This is largely due to many
Above all else, the one thing all people who work hard for a living want is to be liked by their coworkers and especially their employer. Of course, it can also be a major priority for some workers to be respected at work. This is only natural, since everyone wants to work in an environment
Being fired or losing your job is always a difficult situation. Reacting to a job loss means you’re going to find yourself facing a whirlwind of rough emotions, ranging from anger to sadness to frustration. Even if there are legal issues regarding a person’s job termination, it’s important to avoid doing certain things, as tempting
In most cases, when a person is terminated from their job, they first receive a written notice. This is a document from an employer that informs the individual that they’re being laid off from their job or their position is being terminated. The notice can state any number of reasons, including poor performance, chronic lateness,
With the economy continuing to thrive, the rate of unemployment is lower than ever. For residents of Colorado, this is good news. At the same time, it isn’t necessarily easy for everyone to get a new job. Individuals age 40 or over may have difficulty securing new employment opportunities due to their age. It’s essential
Like most states, Colorado is an at-will employment state, which means that employers and employees may leave the relationship at any time without giving notice. There are certain situations in the workplace where an employer might ask a worker to resign or fire them entirely, without a just cause. In some cases, there may be
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) makes it illegal for employers to discriminate against employees or individuals applying for employment who have disabilities. It is against the law for employers to refuse to hire, withhold a raise or promotion, or fire an employee based on a disability. The ADA also protects workers with disabilities against
AARP, the largest advocacy group for older Americans, along with two members of the U.S. Senate Special Committee on Aging, is urging employers to cease targeting only younger workers in their recruitment ads on Facebook and other websites. Nancy LeaMond, AARP’s executive vice president, stated that in the digital age, age discrimination is still very
After a person is fired from his job, he may question the employer’s intent. Was the firing justified or could it have been based on an illegal basis? There are some ways it could be considered wrongful termination, but many employers abide by an at-will employment policy which states that the employment relationship can be
