If your workplace wants you to sign a non-compete agreement, you need to know how the non-compete will restrict you in the event your employer fires you or you leave of your own accord. One way a non-compete limits your work prospects is by describing the competitors...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
