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Employers in the United States are legally not permitted to discriminate against employees and job applicants. The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) prohibits employers must not mistreat an employee based on a protected characteristic. The following...
In Colorado, breastfeeding employees are entitled to specific protections under both state and federal law. These laws ensure that workers have access to accommodations that allow them to express breast milk during their workday, whether in an office or while...
When nursing mothers return to the office, they may require time and a special place to pump milk for their babies. Must employers accommodate these needs? Colorado law In Colorado, the Workplace Accommodations for Nursing Mothers Act sets clear guidelines for...
Workplace discrimination comes in many forms and Colorado employees who believe they have been victimized need to be aware of when they could have cause for a legal claim. A recent decision by the U.S. Supreme Court clarified some issues involving discrimination and...
All workers are entitled to certain protections under federal law, and federal employees have certain special protections of their own. If you are a federal employee, it is essential to understand how to apply these laws if you believe your rights have been violated....
You may not realize it, but workplace discrimination occurs all the time. Despite state and federal laws extending anti-discrimination protections to workers, employers treat members of protected classes unfairly, subject them to adverse employment decisions, and...
You shouldn’t be discriminated against at work. But if you are, then you can face significant harm. You may be subjected to a hostile work environment that leaves you fearing for your safety and it could result in you being psychologically harmed. Additionally,...
Being subjected to workplace discrimination can be shocking. It might even be such a surprise that you’re initially unsure whether you’ve been discriminated against or if you’re misinterpreting the situation. If you suspect that actions directed toward you were...
When an employee in Colorado files a complaint with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, they will definitely wonder how to resolve the issue. Each filer will have different ideas about what justice means to them, and some might wonder if mediation is an...
Workplace discrimination continues to plague Colorado’s workplaces. While this discrimination can have a tremendous impact on one’s employment, in some instances even leading to demotion or termination, it can also cause significant emotional and psychological...