When the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) was passed back in 1993, its purpose was to provide employees job protection when they needed time off to attend to their own and family members’ medical issues or other needs. FMLA requires employers to provide certain employees with up to 12 weeks of unpaid, job-protected leave... Read more »

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On August 15, Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) marked its fifth anniversary. Created by President Obama’s Executive Order in 2012, DACA defers removal actions against undocumented immigrants who had entered the United States as minors. DACA recipients are eligible to receive a  two-year Employment Authorization Document (EAD) with a category code (c)(33) designation. It is... Read more »

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Everywhere you look, politicians and their opinions and events dominate the news. Putting a voice to political views or other controversial topics at work has always been risky. One in three of us has been attacked, insulted, or called names for sharing our opinions. If we take time to strengthen our skill at handling such... Read more »

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Most professionals rely upon a combination of formal education and experiential life lessons to guide their decision-making and professional behaviors. Reliable formulas for past successes seduce business professionals into believing future success is guaranteed. What if a fundamental professional truth turned out to be wrong and created a blind spot that revealed itself through poor... Read more »

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Courts expect investigations into complaints of sexual harassment to be done timely, thoroughly, and objectively. These three requirements are the cornerstone of a proper investigation, and ultimately, an employer’s defense to claims of sexual harassment. When these three requirements are not met, courts find in favor of the plaintiff and award large amounts in damages... Read more »

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Like many other aspects of our lives, the business world is changing—and fast! Businesses increasingly must rely on their employees to make the organization successful. How can you create an environment for your employees that will ensure they continue to contribute their best efforts to accomplishing those goals? For years, our Benefits Update Conference provided... Read more »

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It’s no secret that the unemployment rate is low. Companies are struggling to find and retain good talent. However, “In the middle of difficulty lies opportunity,” as Albert Einstein once said. There is one hiring technique that can create both opportunity and a competitive advantage. No college degree? No problem! In 2016, the U.S. Census... Read more »

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Some believe the work of HR is very different depending on whether it is in the public or private sector, but the work is more similar than it is dissimilar. At the end of the day, it is all about the employees. So let’s discuss some of the things the sectors share. Strategic HR Whether... Read more »

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The Family and Medical Leave Act is designed to protect an eligible employee’s job while the employee takes leave for his or her own serious health condition, or to care for a spouse, parent, or child with a serious health condition. It would seem that a federal law that is designed to protect an employee’s... Read more »

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Three tips for navigating workplace differences of opinion. OD Consultant, Bridget Morris shows how to help employees resolve conflicts, address differences, and create more productive workplace relationships in this ColoradoBiz article.

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Viral tweet sheds new light on mental health Employers attorney, Curtis Graves discusses mental health days at work. Fox31, July 12, 2017

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Inflation rate tapers along northern Front Range  Employers Council Survey results show average pay increases for the front range. Denver Post, January 18, 2017.  

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