A&E Tire and Auto Repair recently found itself embroiled in a discrimination lawsuit after being accused of refusing to hire a transgender man. With five locations throughout Colorado, the automotive and tire company was previously known only for providing quality services for reasonable prices. Since the news of the United States Equal Employment Opportunity Commission’s… Read More
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Pregnant Colorado Attorney Files Lawsuit After Wrongful Termination
In spite of multiple federal laws and discrimination acts created specifically to protect pregnant women, discrimination and wrongful termination associated with pregnancy are on the rise. A study conducted by Citizens Advice found that pregnancy and maternity workplace discrimination has risen by 25%. Other pregnancy discrimination advocates believe the percentage is even higher, and the… Read More
Crop Production Services Accused of Hiring Discrimination
The state of Colorado has found itself in the middle of multiple immigration-related protests and lawsuits. Just one month ago Governor John Hickenlooper announced that Colorado would join 15 other states in the filing of a lawsuit challenging a federal government plan to end protections that prevent young immigrants from being deported. In the middle… Read More
Hertz Lawsuits Draws Attention to Ongoing Disability Discrimination Problems
In 1990 the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) was passed to protect individuals who are qualified for employment from being discriminated against based on a disability by current or prospective employers. Even though the act has been in place for almost three decades, disability discrimination is still an issue that employees deal with on a… Read More
Pregnant Colorado Attorney Files Lawsuit After Wrongful Termination
In spite of multiple federal laws and discrimination acts created specifically to protect pregnant women, discrimination and wrongful termination associated with pregnancy are on the rise. A study conducted by Citizens Advice found that pregnancy and maternity workplace discrimination has risen by 25%. Other pregnancy discrimination advocates believe the percentage is even higher, and the… Read More
Whistleblower at the Center of CenturyLink Class Action Lawsuit
In January of 2017, the Denver Better Business Bureau issued a warning to CenturyLink, the third largest telecommunication company in the United States, regarding the company’s advertising claims and sales practices. The warning was issued after an investigation was initiated in September of 2016 in response to thousands of complaints filed by consumers. Initially, the… Read More
Common Non-Compete Agreement Mistakes
Business owners who have spent years developing a competitive formula that makes their company highly competitive may worry about former employees starting their own businesses using stolen business methods. Having employees sign a non-compete agreement prior to working with a business is one way employers protect their secrets and reduce future problems that may be… Read More
Common Employer FMLA Mistakes
The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) is a program that allows employees an opportunity to take unpaid leave to care for family related responsibilities. Employees who utilize FMLA are able to balance their personal emergencies and employment knowing that their jobs are protected for qualifying absences. An employee must meet certain criteria regarding length… Read More
The Connection Between Discrimination and Wrongful Termination
Losing a job for reasons that contradict company policy while violating Federal law creates a scenario allowing the former employee to fight for reinstatement. Unfortunately, the personal, professional, and financial difficulties caused by a sudden termination sometimes lead to a situation where the affected party does not pursue a wrongful termination case. This is especially… Read More
When Employment Discrimination Goes Viral
In the past accusations of discrimination at the workplace only became public knowledge if a major news outlet decided to cover the story. The rise of social media has changed that by giving every individual an opportunity to share his or her experience with millions of people worldwide. When former Versace employee Christopher Shapiro’s allegations… Read More