Know your rights, where to get help and ways to help yourself
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Your Rights
Protecting Your Civil Rights
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If you believe that you have been discriminated against and want to file a complaint with the Federal Government, this is where you can find information to help.
By: U.S. Commission on Civil Rights
What are the Federal Laws Prohibiting Job Discrimination?
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Information on federal laws prohibiting job discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin or disability.
By: U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
Employee Rights & Law Center
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Can you be required to take a drug test? Who is entitled to earn overtime? What kinds of conduct fall under the definition of illegal discrimination and harassment -- and what should you do if you are a victim? Can you take time off work to care for a new child, serve in the military, cast your ballot, or recover from a serious illness? Get detailed answers to all of your questions about workplace rights here.
By: Nolo Plain English Law Centers
Filing a Complaint with the Colorado Civil Rights Division
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Contact this agency for help if you feel you have been discriminated against in the areas of employment, housing, public accomodations and/or advertising in the state of Colorado.
By: State of Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies
Americans with Disabilities Act Information
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Information on a wide variety of topics, including the American with Disabilities Act and Individuals with Disabilities Education Act. This website also has forms you can use to file a complaint of discrimination on the basis of disability.
By: U.S. Department of Justice
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Appropriate Dispute Resolution
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This information will help you learn about the many options you have when you are involved in a dispute.
By: Colorado Bar Association
Discrimination - General Information
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Are you being treated differently at work? If so, is it because of your race, sex, age, disability, national origin or religion? Wondering what other kinds of discrimination are illegal? Get the facts on workplace discrimination here.
By: Workplace Fairness
Employment Discrimination
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Chapter 9 explains the various employment laws and how they protect individuals from discrimination; It also explains what you can do if you feel discriminated against.
By: Colorado Bar Association - Senior Law Handbook
Employment Tests and Selection Procedures
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The use of tests and other selection procedures can be helpful for employers to determine which applicants or employees are most qualified for a particular job. However, use of these tools can violate the federal anti-discrimination laws, learn more about your legal rights regarding employment testing.
By: The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
Filing a Charge through the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
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If you believe you have been discriminated against by an employer, labor union or employment agency when applying for or while on the job because of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, or disability, you may be able to file a charge or discrimination with the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC).
By: U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
How to seal a court record The court can seal police contact records, arrest records, indictments, summons and complaint, court files, or any other record held by a criminal justice agency about the incident, click the title to learn more.
By: Colorado Legal Services
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An advice line providing brief direction on legal problems.
By: Channel 9 News in Denver, Colorado
What kinds of discrimination are against the law in Colorado?
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Are you being treated differently at work? If so, is it because of your race, sex, age, disability, national origin or religion? Wondering what other kinds of discrimination are illegal? Get the facts on workplace discrimination here. 12 kinds of discrimination are explained.
By: Workplace Fairness
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