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It can be difficult to speak up in the workplace when there are illegal or unethical activities because you may be afraid to lose your job. A person who reports this behavior is called a whistleblower and there are protections in place to ensure that you are not...
Although you should be safe and free from harassment and discrimination in your place of work, the truth of the matter is that employers mistreat their employees all the time. This can have devastating consequences on your career and your mental well-being, causing...
Most employees in Colorado – but especially employees of the federal government – know that if they make a discrimination claim against their employer then the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission is likely to be involved in the process. If this applies to your...
The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) is a federal law that offers eligible workers job-protected leave for family or medical reasons. It allows employees to take up to 12 weeks of unpaid leave during a 12-month period. The FMLA applies to employers with 50 or more...
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...