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Filing a discrimination charge with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) is a protected right. Yet, many employees fear their employer will punish them. Federal law makes this retaliation illegal. Knowing your rights is the first step to protecting your...
Speaking up about sexual harassment takes courage. Many employees report misconduct to human resources, expecting the company to investigate and take action. When that response never comes, the problem often extends beyond the original complaint. Understanding the...
Gender discrimination is not always visible to someone at first glance. Some victims may not even realize until after it gets worse. In reality, discrimination is not always obvious. Right to report unfair practices Under the Colorado Anti-Discrimination Act (CADA),...
In recent years, remote work has caused a massive surge in employers using electronic tracking software to monitor the performance of employees. While employers generally have the right to monitor company-provided equipment, there are limits that they shouldn't...
Sexual harassment does not always involve explicit verbal comments. Often, it manifests through subtle, quiet behaviors that leave you feeling deeply uncomfortable, anxious or unsafe. If you are in this distressing situation, recognizing what constitutes non-verbal...
Performance reviews should measure your actual work, but sometimes bias creeps in. Age and race discrimination can show up in subtle ways during evaluations. This could affect your career without you even realizing it. Discrimination could show up in vague wording and...
After losing a job, you may see confidentiality or non-disparagement terms in your exit paperwork. These terms can make it seem like you must stay silent. In Colorado, your employer cannot use those terms to stop you from contacting government agencies about covered...
A non-compete can feel intimidating when you work in tech. You may want to move to a better role, join a startup or build something of your own, but an old employment agreement seems to block the next step. For Denver tech workers, the question is often whether the...
Age discrimination is prohibited under both Colorado and federal law. However, employers often try to disguise negative bias toward older workers behind seemingly legitimate decisions. While it is easy to feel defeated by the subtlety of this unfair treatment, you...
Gender discrimination is not allowed in Colorado workplaces. Employers cannot treat workers unfairly based on sex or gender, including through conduct that affects job conditions or opportunities. Tone-related criticism often ties into those concerns when it reflects...