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Blowing the whistle on your employer takes courage and a steadfastness that many don’t possess. But calling out your employer for illegal actions is the right thing to do, and it might be the only way to bring their harmful behavior to a stop. Although pursuing a...
The many agencies of Colorado and the federal government handle millions of dollars every day, making payments to contractors, purchasing goods needed in government, and making payments under government grant programs. As such, they are obvious targets for persons...
If you’ve observed wrongdoing in the workplace, then you might be tempted to voice your concerns to bring what could be illegal activity to an end. Yet, merely thinking about blowing the whistle on your employer can be stressful to think about. So, is taking that...
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...
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...
Companies like people in Colorado need to follow many different laws and regulations. There are safety regulations, labor laws, wage and hour laws, environmental regulations, laws prohibiting discrimination and many other laws. However, the companies and the people...
The outcome of many employee lawsuits hinges on the question of why the employer took the action they did. Generally, Colorado employers can legally hire or fire employees for any reason, so long as they aren't breaking any state or federal law in the process....
There are many agencies that take reports of and investigate employers for violating federal or Colorado laws that protect this state’s workers. Most of the time, these agencies learn about violations from employees themselves. Likewise, it is employees who can...
Learning about ongoing fraud in your workplace can be quite disturbing. This is especially true if you accidentally stumble upon this information and realize that you were not supposed to know about it. Your first instinct may be to report the fraud, but you could...