Many job offers and promotions entail the signing of a severance agreement. Both the Colorado employer and the employee have a stake in the details of severance agreements and both should be clear that a severance agreement is a legal document in every way. It is...
Year: 2015
Disability discrimination suit against food chain Subway
It is against the law to fire an employee based on a disability that is protected by the Americans with Disabilities Act. Despite the existence of that law, which is honored by the majority of employers in Colorado and across the country, there are still incidents of...
Wage and hour claim can lead to justice for employees
Getting paid what you are promised is not just good business, it is the law. When an employer is not living up to his or her end of an employment contract by not paying an employee as agreed, that employee may have to consider filing a wage and hour claim to ensure...
Police officer and son sue department for race discrimination
A police officer on the force for over a decade has found himself pursuing a discrimination claim against the very officers with whom he worked after assisting while off-duty during a criminal incident. The man's son is also involved in the race discrimination suit....
Educator alleges age discrimination, files suit against school
When a professional feels pushed out of a position or believes he or she has been unfairly treated solely because he or she has reached a certain age, there are legal steps that may be taken to rectify the situation. One way to fight any form of age discrimination is...
There is more to employment discrimination than expected
The legal parameters of an employment discrimination case can be highly complex and entail situations that require in-depth analysis and investigation. Simply feeling discriminated against does not necessarily mean there is a case for employment discrimination to be...
Employment disputes can encompass many situations
The need for legal support regarding an employee and employer relationship can come about at any time and for a variety of reasons. While most employers and employees realize the need for legal guidance when a contract is being signed or negotiated, some of the more...
Police officer files suit, adds claim of age discrimination
When a lawsuit is on-going, amendments to the original lawsuit may be filed or rejected depending on their merit. In one case, a police officer filed a lawsuit against the police department, the local municipality and others, and he has now filed a notice to amend the...
Employer retaliation can get confusing for Colorado workers
Feeling as if you have been singled out by your employer can be an awful situation to be in. However, you may feel that you cannot take legal action against what you perceive as employer retaliation. When Colorado employees have a firm grasp of exactly what...
Nightclub ordered to pay up in race discrimination case
Unfortunately, when someone is hired to do a job, that person sometimes faces discrimination from higher-ups or business owners. When race discrimination happens in a Colorado workplace, the victim of such practices or behaviors can seek damages under certain...