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The modern workplace has come a long way, with men and women typically being treated equally. However, gender discrimination does sometimes still happen. The signs may not always be obvious, so it is important to understand what gender discrimination is, the rights...
As an older worker, you bring experience and a unique point of view to your workplace. But as time goes on and the dynamics of your workplace change, you might find yourself wondering if you’re being subjected to age discrimination. It’s no small thing if you are....
You shouldn’t have to worry about being sexually harassed at work. Yet, this type of egregious behavior is exceedingly common in Colorado’s workplaces. When you’re subjected to it, you might be justified in taking legal action, especially if you faced an adverse...
Colorado employees and prospective employees are protected by various anti-discrimination laws. The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission is at the forefront of implementing and enforcing these laws. Despite that, illegal actions continue and people are...
Colorado recently enacted a law that severely restricted an employer’s ability to enforce a non-compete agreement. A non-compete agreement is something an employee is asked to sign when starting or leaving a job, agreeing that they will not work for a competitor once...
Experiencing workplace discrimination can be traumatizing and devastating. Colorado victims of workplace discrimination often have a hard time coming forward, out of fear of retaliation or not being believed. You have a right to a workplace environment free of...
There isn’t an occupation that’s free of sexual harassment. Still, restaurant workers tend to be subjected to it more often than others. In fact, one study found that 90% of women and up to 70% of men who work in this industry have indicated that they’ve been...
In employment law, the term "whistleblower" refers to an individual who reports wrongdoing in the workplace, whether it is misconduct, illegal activity or unethical behavior. These people can serve a crucial role in the cause of justice, but it isn't an easy thing to...
Many Colorado residents have been subjected to unwanted advances and inappropriate comments that are sexual in nature. These behaviors in a workplace setting constitute sexual harassment, which is illegal under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. If you have...
We often talk about "workplace discrimination" as though the term represents one issue, when in fact it represents many big, often complex issues such as race, gender, sexual orientation and religion. Some of these issues can come into conflict with each other. This...