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Hairstyle can be discrimination
Discrimination comes in all shapes and sizes, but one that may pass under the radar is discrimination based on hairstyle. But, Colorado does prohibit discrimination based on a person's hairstyle traits that are historically associated with race. Discrimination in the...
Two Fox employees sue Ed Henry after network fires him
Some public figures appear to be immune to charges of sexual harassment. This immunity usually attaches to celebrities such as network news anchors or stars of commercially successful entertainment shows. A localized form of this immunity frequently attaches itself to...
The various types of workplace discrimination in Colorado
Unfortunately, even in 2020, workplace discrimination still occurs. While not as pervasive as it once was, it still happens, and workplace discrimination takes many forms. With a basic understanding of what qualifies as discrimination in our state though, victims will...
Supreme Court affirms civil rights protections for LGBTQ workers
The workplace is no place to discriminate against LGBTQ workers and others, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled in June. By a 6-3 ruling, the court affirmed that federal employment law protections extend to those who identify as or may be perceived as transgendered, gay,...
Addressing workplace harassment in the time of remote working
Today, the workplace is an ever changing environment. While more and more employees across the nation have adapted to remote working, others remain in the office. Nonetheless, no matter where an employee is currently carrying out their work objectives, the reality is...
How is alimony determined in Colorado?
During the divorce process, one of the spouses make seek alimony which is a payment made by one of the former spouses to the other. The spouse from whom alimony is sought may want to object to the request and the spouse seeking alimony may view it as needed support...
Enforcing an employee’s right to paid overtime
Many workers in Colorado are aware that they are entitled to paid overtime if their employer requires them to work more than forty hours in a single week, but they have no idea how to enforce that obligation. The answer lies in the federal Fair Labor Standards Act, a...
What is considered marital property in a divorce?
When people in Colorado are married, they start a life together. As part of that life together, they often times acquire various property and assets, earn money, start bank, retirement and investment accounts and acquire other assets as well. They also may purchase a...
Knowing the value of property after taxes
When a couple gets a divorce in Colorado, nearly all of their assets acquired during marriage will be split by a judge in a way that he or she deems fair, or "equitable." Before a judge makes an order, spouses can try to reach an agreement between themselves on how to...
Colorado has new equal pay law in 2021
Beginning on Jan 1, 2021, Colorado workers can sue their employers for pay discrimination and recover liquidated damages and back pay. The new Equal Pay for Equal Work Act will expand employee rights under Colorado’s wage and hour laws. There will be greater oversight...