Tag: Employment
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Fact check: There really are two jobs for every unemployed person in Colorado
There are, indeed, two jobs available for every unemployed individual in Colorado, as Gov. Jared Polis said in his State of the State address last week — but it’s unclear what level of quality and or what industry these jobs are most likely in. Polis said there are “two available jobs for every unemployed person” in…
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Colorado 10th Circuit reinstates race discrimination lawsuit over ‘crazy brown man’ comment
Whether a Hispanic insurance agent in Greeley had his contract terminated because he was perceived as a “crazy brown man running around with a gun” will now be a question for a jury to decide, as the federal appeals court based in Denver has reinstated the racial discrimination lawsuit. A trial judge last year sided…
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Colorado’s 10th Circuit upholds jury verdict for Xcel Energy in discrimination lawsuit
The federal appeals court based in Denver has upheld a jury’s verdict finding Xcel Energy did not discriminate against a former worker on the basis of her race and sex by failing to promote her. A three-judge panel of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 10th Circuit reviewed a narrow aspect of the case:…
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House committee approves bill exempting nonprofit child care centers from property tax
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Nonprofit child care centers in Colorado wouldn’t have to pay property taxes under legislation a state House committee advanced on Tuesday in the hopes of reducing costs and improving access. House Bill 1006 aims to modify current law that allows property owned and operated by nonprofit child…
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Colorado care workers hold protest in demand of wage board, investigation
Dozens of care workers rallied at the Colorado Department of Labor and Employment Thursday, demanding the state convene a wage board and investigate care workers’ wages. Protestors said care workers are underpaid, overworked and lack basic benefits, training and support. Over 50% of home care workers in Colorado rely on public assistance and over 33%…
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United Airlines hosting Denver job fair; looking to hire more than 400 employees
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Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Want to work in the sky? United Airlines hopes so, as it’s hosting a job fair from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday, at the United Club at Empower Field at Mile High stadium. Open positions include flight attendants, ramp service employees, customer service representatives…
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Amazon looks to bring another wave of jobs to Colorado
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Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Amazon announced Wednesday that it is looking to hire 33,000 new employees in the next few months from offices including Denver, New York, Phoenix and Seattle. This is the largest number of job openings Amazon…