Many Denver residents spend most of their waking hours at work, which is why they like to be on good terms with their colleagues and work in a comfortable environment. One way a workplace can become hostile is if an employee is being sexually harassed. This can...
Many people in Colorado have been the victim of workplace retaliation and discrimination. Although these are illegal activities, they still continue to happen in workplaces all over the state. A recent bill that updates Colorado’s anti-discrimination statute is making...
Three women and a man have filed legal claims against a chain of vintage clothing stores in a state court in Denver. The plaintiffs say that the chain is legally responsible for a pattern of assault and harassment at the hands of an individual. The chain has since...
It’s important that workers are classified correctly to ensure they receive benefits like minimum wage, overtime, family medical leave and other protections. There is information available to help workers understand whether they are considered employees or independent...
Colorado residents take pride in having jobs and doing their work well. Many give up time and energy that they could devote to their families and hobbies just to ensure that they have completed everything they need to do for their employers. With the amount of effort...
Workplace discrimination can take many forms. A lot of people think that it most commonly involves blatant racism that manifests in derogatory comments and negative employment actions solely based on one’s status in a protected class. But workplace discrimination can...
When you first agreed to work for your employer, you may have been asked to sign an employment contract, specifying the terms of your employment. Typically, your employment contract will consist of your job duties, compensation and benefits, and how long your...
The workplace does not prevent certain workers from exercising their religious beliefs under certain circumstances. The U.S. Equal Opportunity Commission recently filed a lawsuit against a Miami hotel who fired a room attendant because she refused to work on Saturdays...
You may work hard all year, and thus look forward to your annual bonus. Many people in Denver use these bonuses to pay off bills, put into savings or simply spend as they wish. However, if you are wrongfully denied a bonus, it is good to have an understanding of what...
Workers are protected from discrimination based on pregnancy or discrimination based on the fact that they may become pregnant. To ensure they are protected from pregnancy discrimination, workers should be familiar with what is required of their employers. Protections...
