Disability discrimination may be a real concern for workers as they age and develop a number of ailments or health concerns. Being terminated because of a health issue or disability is illegal. Beyond that, it can be discouraging to anyone in Colorado who may need to...
Month: July 2015
Airline workers ask for investigation into race discrimination
Airline and airport safety and work conditions are under fire by a group of workers who are asking for help from the U.S. Attorney General. With Denver being one of the nation's largest airports, Colorado airport workers may need to know which resources or options...
All parties need understanding of severance agreements
A severance agreement can be a vital part of an employment contract or deal. The Colorado employer and employee must both agree and feel comfortable with the details of severance agreements as any disagreement can lead to litigation or general contention that affects...
Jail officer accuses employer of wrongful termination
The Whistleblower Act protects workers who report inappropriate or illegal behavior of co-workers or bosses to the proper superiors. Despite those legal protections, there are still incidents where an employee who reports a specific behavior is terminated as...
Officer files age discrimination suit after removal from SWAT
Job repositioning or being moved from one department to another is not a new activity or one that is considered illegal in of itself. However, when that change in position is believed to be the result of age discrimination, a worker or employee in Colorado may have to...
Wage and hour claim disputes can be complicated in Colorado
When employees are not treated fairly or feel they are not being paid as they should, a wage and hour claim against an employer may be the best form of legal recourse for those employees. Colorado employees may be unaware that a wage and hour claim can include issues...