Real Disputes Need Lawyers Who Understand The Fight
Working in the modern world typically means signing a lengthy, detailed contract, one which is often skewed in the favor of the employer. In many cases, employees sign on to contracts they do not fully understand because they assume the fine print is standard, or...
As this blog has discussed on previous occasions, it is illegal for a Denver employer to retaliate against an employee who duly reports a law violation or who participates in a valid official or even intra-office investigation. Anti-retaliation provisions specifically...
A couple of lawmakers in the Colorado state legislature have announced their departure from the body in the wake of sexual harassment allegations. One lawmaker denies that his decision has anything to do with the allegation against him, saying his decision not to run...
Employees at all levels can suffer from retaliation in the workplace, and this retaliation can be administered for many different reasons. Retaliation is never acceptable, and legal action can be taken if the behavior can be recognized as a legitimate form of...
Sexual harassment has no place in the workplace, yet it still occurs in many places of business. It is against the law to harass an applicant or employee due to the person's sex or gender, among other protected categories. Sexual harassment includes verbal and...
Many employees in the Denver area will inevitably get to know a lot about their employer's business in connection with their jobs. This is particularly true when an employee has a job that involves the handling of sensitive information, is in a position of leadership...
In a relatively recent survey of 615 men, one in four admitted to engaging in at least one form of workplace behavior that might be viewed as evidence of sexual harassment or some other form of gender discrimination. The types of sexual harassment these men were asked...
A Colorado woman and former mortgage consultant won a lawsuit against her former employer and was awarded over $35,000 as a result. Three of the woman's former colleagues were not so fortunate, as the jury hearing the case found in favor of the employer with respect...
Especially in the era of #metoo, the image of sexual harassers is typically that of an older male boss taking advantage of a subordinate, abusing his power for sexual rewards. But men are not the only ones who engage in sexual harassment. The University of Colorado at...
Most employers in Denver, Colorado, have at least a small set of workplace rules and expectations that they rightfully expect employees to follow. These rules should be objective and serve the purpose of protecting and promoting the business and its employees. When an...