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The U.S. Equal Opportunity Commission (“EEOC”) allows you to file a claim if you are discriminated against at work. Deciding to file a claim if you believe you are a victim of discrimination is a hard decision to make, and proving discrimination is tough. When you are...
It is an unfortunate fact that people still face sex-based employment discrimination. Although state and federal law prohibit discrimination based on sex, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission received nearly 1,200 complaints about sex discrimination in...
The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) enforces federal laws against employment discrimination. For those victimized by employment discrimination, the EEOC is often a first step towards seeking recovery. If the EEOC finds evidence supporting a...
More and more employers are being held accountable for wrongdoing in the workplace. This is true in Colorado and throughout the United States. In the last few years, much of the discussion has centered on sexual harassment, racial discrimination, gender discrimination...
As the U.S. population continues to age, many more people in the workforce, in Colorado as well as across the country, are working to a more advanced age. Not only are many people working in the same place for many years but in other cases, many job applicants are...
In Colorado and throughout the United States, many people feel that all allegations of workplace wrongdoing can be addressed in a legal setting. However, that has not been completely true. For many, a non-disclosure agreement was an obstacle in speaking out about what...
Being treated unfairly by your employer can lead to emotional strain, but it can also create significant financial hardship. This is especially true if you’ve suffered an adverse employment decision such as demotion or termination. If you think that your adverse...
Recently, a new law went into effect in Colorado that restricts the power of non-compete agreements. These agreements are now enforceable only in cases involving the sale of a business or certain highly-paid workers. Pro and con Many businesses ask new employees to...
Colorado employers today know they are not supposed to discriminate against workers on the basis of race, sex, religion, sexual orientation and other protected categories, but they sometimes do. In some cases, they find a way to hide their discriminatory motives. In...
You may have heard of the term "protected classes" in regard to employment discrimination and wondered what this means. In this blog post, we will provide an introduction to the subject and show how it may help you. At-will employment Colorado law assumes that all...