The concept of company loyalty may be followed by some Colorado workers, while others choose to seek new opportunities as they arise. Either way you may be surprised to hear that in Colorado absent an employment contract that states otherwise employers do not need to...
These days, economic realities demand that most parents work out of the home in addition to caring for their families. For many parents, balancing work and family responsibilities is a constant struggle - nearly half of American parents worry about losing their jobs...
One of the most stressful situations in life can be losing a job, especially when the reason may be unknown or unlawful. Although most terminations are legal, there are instances where employers have illegally fired an employee. Whatever the case may be, if a Colorado...
Employees in Colorado and all across the United States are protected from unfair acts in the workplace by state and federal laws. One of the most important of these laws is the federal Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA). FMLA provides qualified employees up to 12...
Several Wells Fargo employees claim that they were retaliated against after whistleblowing on the giant bank. Employees were largely responsible for uncovering illicit activity that affected customers in Colorado and the rest of the United States. Many of the affected...
A woman who has polycystic kidney disease has filed a lawsuit against Whole Foods with help from the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. The lawsuit alleges that the woman, whose condition leads to cysts growing on her kidneys and can ultimately lead to kidney...
Stepping forward and saying something when there is a problem is not an easy thing to do, especially in the workplace. There is always fear of retaliation. While whistleblower laws do exist, there are those who have been fired from their jobs for exposing problems....
In another state, a former teacher filed several legal claims against the school at which he once worked after he was fired from his job. The claims submitted to court included wrongful termination, retaliation and disability discrimination. For teachers in Colorado...
Losing a job can be a difficult thing to get through, as it leaves one concerned about the future. Things can be made even worse if an individual believes that the circumstances surrounding his or her firing were questionable. If a person has reason to suspect that he...
Colorado employees who work 18 years for an employer might believe they have job security. Employees might also believe that returning to work after a serious injury acquired on the job would indicate dedication of the employee to an employer. One former police...
