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You have several federal and state protections aimed at keeping you safe in the workplace. All too often, though, employers try to skirt their obligations in hopes of saving money and getting rid of those that they don’t want to work for them. These violations can...
Although many Coloradans may be victims of sexual harassment from their colleagues and supervisors, it is important for workers to remember that perpetrators can also be customers, vendors or even just visitors to a place of business. To give one common example, a...
When most people think of discrimination in the context of the workplace, they probably think first and foremost of race or gender discrimination. While those might be among the most common forms of discrimination to occur in the workplace, there are many other forms...
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...
Many employees in Colorado have lost their jobs for reasons they deem unfair. However, getting terminated for unfair reasons is generally not enough to prove a claim for wrongful termination. In an at-will employment state like Colorado, employers are allowed to...
There is a fundamental difference in interests between employers and employees. Employers, represented by corporate officers, executives and managers, look to increase profits or territorial impact while balancing budgets and building in healthy financial margins....
When you’ve been subjected to sexual harassment, you can experience a wide range of negative effects. You can feel unsafe at your job, be subjected to adverse employment actions and retaliation, and suffer from the physical and emotional damage that often accompanies...
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...