Workplace discrimination can take many forms, and one of the less frequently discussed yet equally harmful types is origin discrimination. Origin discrimination occurs when an individual receives unfair treatment due to their place of birth, ancestry, ethnicity or...
In the workplace, employees face many different types of rights violations. Sometimes, employers fail to compensate workers properly, while others face sex-based harassment or discrimination because of their age, faith or disability. Unfortunately, many workers...
Pregnant or not, you deserve fair and unbiased treatment in the workplace. If your employer has shown signs of discrimination because of your condition, you have the right to file a complaint. When you understand how your employer should treat you, it might be easier...
Retaliation by employers can take many forms and can be difficult to identify. It can occur after an employee reports illegal or unethical behavior, files a complaint, or takes action to protect their rights. Here are some ways to identify employer retaliation:...
Equal pay for men and women is hardly a given. In fact, the gender gap remains stable at around 82% despite widespread awareness. One of the reasons for that may be the lack of guidance and enforcement when it comes to equalizing pay between sexes. The Colorado...
Few things in life are more exciting than welcoming a new baby into your growing family. Still, while you undoubtedly are looking forward to your pregnancy, your employer may dread the thought of it. That is, your employer may view your pregnancy as a burden on...
Whether you worry about the possibility of age discrimination in the coming years or you have already dealt with this type of mistreatment firsthand, it is crucial to understand how laws protect workers from age discrimination. Regrettably, this unlawful...
Expecting a new child to join your family should be something worth celebrating, but it might feel like you are receiving punishment for it if your employer suddenly denies you a promotion. If it seems as if you are an obvious and capable candidate for the position,...
You have the right to be free of a hostile work environment at work. Your workplace should be civil with all people treated the same under the law. If your colleagues or supervisors treat you differently because of sincerely held religious beliefs, you may have a...
The #MeToo movement may have helped improve working conditions for some women in business across Colorado and the rest of the nation. Yet, research shows that a significant percentage of today’s working women have experienced discrimination at work because of their...
