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Marijuana use may hinder your work opportunities
Colorado was one of the first two states to legalize cannabis for recreational use. This made Colorado a haven for marijuana users who preferred not to run afoul of the law. However, moving almost always means finding new employment, which often includes a drug test....
How does whistleblower protection work?
Colorado workers like you have certain rights and protections that allow you to demand a safe, secure working environment at your place of employment. There are also certain programs in place to protect you if you call your work out if they aren't able to provide this...
Eyes will be watching Supreme Court for discrimination ruling
Most people who work in Colorado know that there has been a federal law banning discrimination in the workplace. This law is part of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and makes illegal discrimination against a variety of protected classes or discrimination based on several...
Hostile work environment costs contractor $82.5K
If an employer allows conditions to continue at your workplace that you feel are intentionally offensive, intimidating or unhealthy, it may be a violation of Title VII of the 1964 Civil Rights Act. As reported by the Denver Post, by allowing a hostile work environment...
What are the basic elements of a construction contract?
Contractors face a lot of risk on the job, whether they’re performing small residential repairs or undertaking a huge new construction project. Along with work risks, contractors also face liability risks if they’re nor protected by a comprehensive construction...
Am I being sexually harassed at work?
It may seem like instances of sexual harassment in the workplace are fairly cut and dry. However, this is not always the case. You may be the victim of sexual harassment and not realize the behavior being directed at you is not permissible. You may also suspect that...
Colorado ranks first in religious discrimination complaints
In a recent study covering the years between 2009 and 2018, Colorado ranked at the top for religious discrimination complaints in the workplace. The Centennial State, however, showed a 43.9% decrease in age discrimination complaints between those same years. ...
What are the differences between Title VII and Section 1981?
According to the National Law Review, both Title VII of the 1964 Civil Rights Act and 42 U.S.C. 1981 provide protection to employees from racial discrimination. While the two statutes are very similar in nature—so much so, in fact, that courts often analyze the...
Can a worker collect wages from a bankrupt employer?
Earning your wages is a basic right in the state of Colorado, so denying you your just compensation can land an employer in trouble with state and federal law. You might wonder if an employer that declares bankruptcy can get out of paying you your back wages. If you...
Steps federal employees must take to file a complaint
Filing a complaint against your employer is always going to be an awkward situation. The chances are good that you have already tried to resolve the issue in other ways, but it persists. You should never have to be in a situation where your employer is not treating...
