PBS NewsHour’s recent report exposing a hostile work environment and numerous instances of sexual harassment in the Colorado United States Forest Service has placed the agency under extreme scrutiny. Prior to the allegations, the Forest Service made numerous claims that outlined training to prevent sexual harassment in the form of assaults, intimidation, or other inappropriate… Read More
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Colorado Springs Whistleblower Files Defamation Lawsuit
The state of Colorado is not unfamiliar with the impact a whistleblower can have on the future of a business, local government, or individuals employed by either type of organization. In 2016, Colorado-based company DaVita reached a multimillion-dollar settlement with the federal government after a whistleblower accused the company of unethical and illegal business practices…. Read More
Colorado Gets Serious About Unpaid Wages
The concept of working to earn money to support one’s self and/or a family is as old as the United States itself. Over the years, numerous movements have led to the creation of fair living wages, safe work environments, and protection from discriminatory practices. While it is true that employers continue to violate some basic… Read More
Colorado Employer Settles Ageism Lawsuit
Experience is viewed as one of the key traits that every potential employee must have. However, there are times when too much experience is viewed not as an asset but as a hindrance when it comes to being hired. The chances of being contacted for an interview drop dramatically as a person goes from being… Read More
Loveland Company Settles Federal Discrimination Lawsuit
In recent years the United States has focused on enforcing the Immigration and Nationality Act, preventing employers from discriminating against potential employees who are not United States citizens. As the debate around immigration continues, one Colorado-based company found itself in the unique position of being accused of discriminating against employees not because they were suspected… Read More
Boulder Colorado Company Facing Wrongful Termination Suit Closes
In January of 2014, the state of Colorado legalized recreational marijuana sales, approving over 100 seller license applications. By 2016, information obtained by the Colorado Department of Revenue revealed that the legal marijuana industry was bringing in over $1 billion annually. Numerous companies sought to profit from the growing industry and startup business Tradiv decided… Read More
Colorado Baker Case Could Impact Employment Discrimination Cases
The Denver, Colorado bakery Masterpiece Cakeshop made headlines in July of 2012 after the store’s owner, Jack Phillips, refused to accommodate an order placed by a same sex couple. Phillips made his decision based on his belief that providing a cake for a same sex wedding reception would go against the doctrine of his religion…. Read More
Lawsuit Against Colorado Based Company Sparks Discussion About Multiple Discrimination
Workplace discrimination is something that most adults are familiar with through direct experience or word of mouth. Unfortunately, the reality of multiple discrimination types affecting one person is not often discussed. Multiple discrimination in the workplace occurs when an employee is harassed or mistreated because he or she is a member of more than one… Read More
Highland Ranch Private School Faces Discrimination Lawsuit
After the number of reported gender and race related complaints fell to an all-time low in 2006, the claims of discrimination are increasing yet again. The serious problem of employment-related discrimination has recently touched the community of Highlands Ranch, Colorado after disturbing allegations were revealed in a lawsuit. The former principal of Merryhill School shocked… Read More
Employer Neutrality Questioned in Harassment Claims
The recent revelations that rocked the entertainment industry have led to the exposure of a culture of harassment in workplaces throughout Colorado. When women around the world shared stories of harassment and sexual assault using the #MeToo, residents of Colorado learned of misconduct within the state government. After the initial accusations were made, some questioned… Read More