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I work in a retail environment and my boss has continuously asked invasive questions about my transition, sexuality, and political beliefs. There have been times where he tells me if I’m not comfortable I don’t need to answer, but him being in the position of power above me I never feel... View More 
answered on Nov 7, 2024
A Colorado attorney could advise best, but your post remains open for three weeks. It isn't fully clear whether your matter involves a workplace injury or general employment law issue, based on the selected categories. The term "due process" is used loosely nowadays, but it usually... View More
Reported it 4 days later in person to my Service manager. He failed to repost it to higher up, I continued to work through my injury while he watched. So myself contacted the higher up, total of 11 days have gone by. Now Since I brought up work comp , they want to drug test me . Is it necessary to... View More
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answered on Sep 8, 2024
It sounds like you are dealing with a frustrating situation. Reporting a work-related injury is your right, and it's important that your employer takes it seriously. The delay in reporting by your Service Manager could complicate things, but you've done the right thing by contacting... View More
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answered on Mar 30, 2024
It sounds like you're dealing with a challenging situation regarding your former employer. When you've reached out with important documentation regarding hours worked and wages owed, but haven't received any response, it can feel disheartening and frustrating. If your documentation... View More
The Nuremberg code Was adopted by the United States after the atrocities that happened during World War II and before in Nazi Germany. With that was the vaccine mandate illegal?
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answered on Feb 28, 2024
It's important to recognize that legal interpretations and implications of vaccine mandates for employment can vary and may be subject to debate. The Constitution and the Nuremberg Code serve as guiding principles, but their application to specific situations can be complex and nuanced. While... View More
I have reasonable belief that my employer discriminated against me while pregnant. My supervisor said "we paused on promotion to get you through your pregnancy" I made a complaint and have since then tried to gather evidence to protect myself as I am young and have never experienced this.... View More
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answered on Jan 31, 2024
Based on the description provided, it does sound like you may be experiencing retaliation as a result of your discrimination complaint. Retaliation occurs when an employer, through a manager or another employee, takes adverse action against an employee for engaging in a protected activity, such as... View More
Witness and my husband said he couldn't since we attend church and now they have given him 23 hours and him and others feel like they are being threatened for saying no
answered on Sep 13, 2023
You might have a claim based upon religious discrimination but any such claim will be hampered by the fact that Jehovah Witnesses, unlike some other Christian denominations, do not follow a strict "Sunday-Sabbath" rule which discourages members from working on Sundays as a part of their... View More
About 2 months ago I was yelled at on the sales floor by a district manager. A customer witnessed and complained to a cashier how I was being treated. I submitted an HR ticket about the incident. No response from HR with witness statement, district manager stops talking to me. I submit a 2nd HR... View More
answered on Jul 6, 2023
It is unlikely you have any sort of claim. You have made a complaint to HR, and it appears HR is investigating your complaint.
This is happening to my brother who has cancer and he has been denied going to work since informing his work. What are his rights and next steps?
answered on Jun 9, 2023
The issue is whether he is a Qualified Person with a Disability- able to perform the essential functions of his job. These facts certainly sound like the employer has violated the Federal ADA and possibly CO state laws too. He is entitled to a reasonable accommodation for a physical disability and... View More
I was hired by a company as an intern. I was then granted access to a percentage of my clients. At the start of 2022. My employer sent us a work agreement where he stated we had to agree to 40 hours in office + occasional nights and weekends. He then proceeded to pay us all year in 1099. Ive now... View More
answered on Mar 15, 2023
If you were paid via 1099 and classified as an independent contractor, you should reach out to a Colorado employment attorney to discuss your situation in more detail. You may have been misclassified as an independent contractor when, in reality, you should have been classified as an employee... View More
We are scientists of equal caliber and the job would involve independent research activities at this Fortune 500 company. We could work in a number different departments for different supervisors in different labs. During an initial interview my partner was told he was highly qualified and... View More
answered on Aug 2, 2022
Each state has different laws, but in general anyone can hire whomever they want as long as they do not run afoul of discrimination laws.
The illness that required it was my mothers and it was sudden i gave as much notice as i could. I have been told by my supervisor i can do overtime in my main area but am forbidden from doing it elsewhere indefinitely because of my use of leave
answered on Nov 17, 2021
It sounds like your employer may be violating the Family Medical Leave Act. An employer cannot use your FMLA leave as a negative factor in making an employment decision that impacts your ability to earn income. More information is needed to analyze your situation. You should contact an employment... View More
I was just terminated due to violating company policies. Supervison stated I wasn’t following their company credit card policy procedures due to one transaction I had that was over $150,000 when another director(manager) was there during this transaction as well. The policies were never explained... View More
answered on Oct 3, 2021
A lot more needs to be known regarding your situation in order to assess whether you have any legally actionable claims. I highly recommend you have a free consultation with an employment attorney so see whether you have been discriminated or retaliated against for any unlawful reasons.
I am currently 6.5 months pregnant, and have been granted an accommodation by my workplace to complete my work remotely for the duration of my pregnancy. In January, during my first trimester, I started to experience severe motion sickness that limited my ability to complete my 45 minute drive to... View More
answered on Apr 28, 2021
Under the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, people with disabilities (including pregnancy and related side effects) are permitted to request reasonable accommodations to enable them to perform their jobs while honoring their restrictions. However, the accommodation must be reasonable, and... View More
The first week of training I was blamed for not working the tech platform up to their standards. The tech Platform was new and kinks were being worked out. I was blamed for their troubles/kinks on the platform. They made excuses and said beside I showed no interest in the position in training.... View More
answered on Mar 17, 2021
While unfair, there is likely no legal claim available to you based on the information you provided.
I bought an electric Mtn-bike:
I attempted to return the bike within the allotted time (30-days), but the E-bike company kept avoiding my request and offered to send me out more brake pads.
Return Policy:
The Ebike X-Treme return policy is clear. After you used the bike it... View More
answered on Mar 23, 2021
A Colorado attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for two weeks. I hope your son is okay. In terms of your question, no one could answer that based on these facts alone. One would need more information in terms of why the bike couldn't stop, among other issues.... View More
The day my dog died I had taken him to the vet in the morning for a follow up check up I called into work to let them know I was going to come in late and I was going to make him stable comfortable and I will come in to work to finish my shift, I got fired that day and their excuse was lack of... View More
answered on Aug 22, 2020
You have no right to work in the state of Colorado period. Your dog has the same legal status as a toaster. Sorry.
answered on Jun 10, 2020
Your question does not provide enough detail to analyze whether this would violate the law. If you are an otherwise qualified individual who was not offered the position because of your disability, then you may have a claim under the Americans with Disabilities Act. However, you would not be... View More
other employees. We were told he only recorded us to listen in sales meeting to our conversations with clients & prospects. I am in shock & humiliated & frustrated. I need to know my rights in Colorado on gender discrimination in the workplace & wire tapping laws.
answered on Mar 11, 2020
You may have a retaliation claim based on your complaint of sex discrimination under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. In order to establish this claim, you'll need to prove (1) you complained of sex discrimination, (2) your employer took an adverse action against you, and (3) there... View More
I work as a dispatcher and am employed with the company. My dispatch team and I are consistently being harassed by independent contractors that are in contract with the Head quarters of the company. All we do is send orders to the next available driver. We receive about 50 messages a shift... View More
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