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...
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What is religious discrimination?
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...
Gender discrimination impacts 42% of working women
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...
What does it mean to “paper” your personnel file?
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...
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,...
How has discrimination changed with the times?
Discrimination is an issue baked into the fabric of many workplaces across the country. Unfortunately, the many changes and reforms that the digitalization of the workplace brought on did not really address discrimination. Instead, it has changed forms, manifesting in...
Almost 50% of LGBTQ workers have faced workplace discrimination
LGBTQs workers employed in Colorado or another part of the United States face an elevated chance of experiencing discrimination on the job. Studies show that almost half of all LGBTQ workers have faced discrimination at work at some point during their professional...
What are the elements of a retaliation claim?
Sometimes it can be hard to do what you know is right, especially if you fear you will suffer unfair consequences as a result. For example, you may have witnessed your employer do something illegal or immoral. You know you should report them, but you may fear losing...
Qui tam actions and their protection against retaliation
Perhaps the most uncomfortable position an employee can find themselves in is when they discover their employer is engaged in illegal conduct. The employee must decide whether to report the conduct and, in the process, risk their job and their livelihood. It’s not an...
Understanding Colorado’s employee whistleblower protections
No employee likes to put their job at risk by formally complaining about the actions of their employer. It’s much easier, and safer, to go along with the crowd and keep your head down. But if you are aware of activities you feel compelled to report, it’s important to...
