Colorado and federal lawmakers want workers to feel safe about reporting illegal activity in the workplace, which is why laws against retaliation exist. Employers cannot take adverse measures like firing an employee who acts as a whistleblower. Still, this does not...
Year: 2022
Can Gina Protect You From Genetic Discrimination At Work?
Every workplace requires trust and transparency. Sharing personal information, like details about your genetics, may be uncomfortable for you. However, you should feel confident that your employer will not use this information against you. Unfortunately, genetic...
What is a legal injunction?
In your employment court case, the judge may at some point issue an injunction. This may or may not benefit you. It is essential to understand what an injunction is and how it relates to your situation in the lawsuit. Definition Cornell Law School defines an...
How can you handle contract disputes?
Dealing with a contract dispute is not the end of the world, though it can certainly add unnecessary stress to your table. How you handle the contract dispute can also dictate how easily things may go in the future, so it is important to pick a good method in the...
Key markers of sexual harassment in the workplace
If you experience sexual harassment in the workplace, you will want to take appropriate action. However, you might have questions as to what actually constitutes words or actions that rise to the level of sexual harassment. Several key markers can help you identify...
How Can You Prove Age Discrimination In The Workplace?
Age discrimination is the most common form of discrimination in the workplace. Employees do not always recognize it when it happens. However, it is illegal under the Colorado Anti-Discrimination Act. Examples Of Age Discrimination Some examples of possible age...
Sexual harassment victims often face termination, retaliation
When someone sexually harasses you in your Colorado place of employment, you may decide to call attention to the treatment you received by reporting it. You have a right to do so without fearing adverse treatment in return. However, many sexual harassment victims who...
Does your employer think you are too gay?
The Denver area is home to thousands of businesses of all sizes, making it somewhat difficult to compete for customers. Therefore, it is not uncommon for employers to be selective when choosing which of their workers are the public faces of the company. Your employer...
Is workplace sexual harassment more common in the summer?
Now that summertime is in full swing, you may either be looking forward to or dreading your company's annual picnic. While your employer may not be able to force you to attend the outing, making an appearance is sure to win you some brownie points. Still, if your...
What Are Protected Classes?
Despite the fact that numerous advancements are made to workplaces every year, many of the old problems persist and linger despite that. Harassment and discrimination rank among the most problematic of these issues. To help combat discrimination, in particular,...