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...
Many Denver area residents have experienced some kind of discrimination in their workplace. One of the more common ways a person is discriminated against is with their age. Age bias in the workplace takes many forms and can affect anyone, including millennials. It is...
Fagerberg Produce, inc., a local Colorado business, will pay $500,000 to five complainants and other aggrieved parties for sexual harassment. A former manager at the Eaton-based onion grower was the focus of the accusations. What was the issue? The complaint, which...
A job is a cornerstone to a financially stable life for most Denver residents. While some individuals may be independently wealthy and may have access to financial help outside of work, many people need a job to pay their bills, support their families, and enjoy...
Non-competition agreements, often called non-competes, are important to the success of businesses throughout Denver and the rest of the United States. At their core, non-competes prevent employees from taking information, plans, or other information to different jobs...
Employment law is a frequent topic of discussion in Colorado. This is true from the perspective of employees and employers. As time passes, lawmakers seek to improve the circumstances for workers and ensure that employers are adhering to the law in various employment...
