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In Colorado and throughout the United States, many people feel that all allegations of workplace wrongdoing can be addressed in a legal setting. However, that has not been completely true. For many, a non-disclosure agreement was an obstacle in speaking out about what...
Being treated unfairly by your employer can lead to emotional strain, but it can also create significant financial hardship. This is especially true if you’ve suffered an adverse employment decision such as demotion or termination. If you think that your adverse...
Recently, a new law went into effect in Colorado that restricts the power of non-compete agreements. These agreements are now enforceable only in cases involving the sale of a business or certain highly-paid workers. Pro and con Many businesses ask new employees to...
Colorado employers today know they are not supposed to discriminate against workers on the basis of race, sex, religion, sexual orientation and other protected categories, but they sometimes do. In some cases, they find a way to hide their discriminatory motives. In...
You may have heard of the term "protected classes" in regard to employment discrimination and wondered what this means. In this blog post, we will provide an introduction to the subject and show how it may help you. At-will employment Colorado law assumes that all...
By filing a discrimination claim with the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), you are taking a huge step toward protecting your rights as a Colorado worker. The filing process can be lengthy and complex, involving many required steps and forms. Once...
Being the victim of sexual harassment in your workplace can be devastating. This is especially true when the harassment is coming from a manager or supervisor, but sexual harassment can come from anyone. You may be afraid to report the harassment due to fear of losing...
Performance appraisals can play a key role in the trajectory of your career, and in many instances, a pay increase is directly tied to your employer’s evaluation of your performance. That’s why it can be painful to receive a less than ideal appraisal. But if you think...
Discrimination is not restricted to workplace treatment. It may become a pocketbook issue and involve your wages. Equal pay for Equal Work Act In Jan. 2021, Colorado’s Equal Pay for Equal Work Act took effect. It is intended to prevent gender discrimination by...
Learning about ongoing fraud in your workplace can be quite disturbing. This is especially true if you accidentally stumble upon this information and realize that you were not supposed to know about it. Your first instinct may be to report the fraud, but you could...