Know your rights, where to get help and ways to help yourself
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Employment Assistance
General Information
Employee Rights & Law Center
(Separate Website)
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
Attention Public Housing Residents: Do you Know What Section 3 Is? You need to have Acrobat Reader to read the information available in this packet. Scroll down and click on the Acrobat icon to download a copy.
By: Western Mass. Legal Services, Inc.
Job Accomodations for People with Mental Illness
By: Project T.R.A.I.N. - Opportunities for People with Disabilities
Other VA Benefits (Non-Health benefits)
(Separate Website)
The Veterans Health Administration, Veterans Benefits Administration, and National Cemetery Administration join in this resource with the goal of providing excellence in all the benefits and services VA offers to veterans.
By: Department of Veteran's Affairs
Resource Directory for Persons 60 years of age or older
(Separate Website)
Directory providing resources for transportation, hospice, consumer affairs/legal assistance, housing, employment, health clinics, vision, health insurance, etc...
By: Denver Regional Council of Governments/DRCOG
Welfare to Work
(Separate Website)
The Work Opportunity Tax Credit is one tool in a diverse toolbox of flexible strategies designed to help move people from welfare into gainful employment and obtain on-the-job experience. It joins other tax credits, education, and job training programs that help American workers with barriers to employment prepare for good jobs; ease their transition from job to job; benefit from the creation of effective regional economic development strategies; and create high performance workplaces.
By: U. S. Department of Labor
What documents may employees show employers to establish identity and employment eligibility?
(Separate Website)
Frequently asked questions regarding: a list of documents that establish both identity and employment eligibility; a list of documents that establish identity; and a list of documents that establish employment eligibility.
By: U.S. Department of Justice
A Guide to Workers Health and Safety
(Separate Website)
Learn about your rights to a safe and healthful workplace.
By: Occupational Safety and Health Administration, U.S. Department of Labor
Appropriate Dispute Resolution
(Separate Website)
This information will help you learn about the many options you have when you are involved in a dispute.
By: Colorado Bar Association
Can My Boss Do That?
(Separate Website)
Protect yourself from unemployment and learn more about your rights as an employee.
By: Interfaith Worker Justice
Employee Rights under the National Labor Relations Act
(Separate Website)
The National Labor Relations Board administers the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA) which oversees the relationship between employers, unions and employees, and the rights of employees to organize and bargain with their employer collectively or refrain from such activities.
By: National Labor Relations Board
Family and Medical Leave Act Advisor
(Separate Website)
The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) Advisor provides information about employee eligibility under FMLA; including valid reasons for leave; employee/employer notification responsibilities; and employee rights and benefits. Click on "Family and Medical Leave Act Advisor" above for more information.
By: U.S. Department of Labor
Working Conditions - Unfair or Illegal? Some common working conditions that are unfair but not illegal. (You can open this link only if you already have Adobe Reader on your computer. If you do not, go to www.adobe.com, look for the yellow icon that reads "Get Adobe Reader", click on that icon and follow the instructions to upload the program onto your computer.)
By: 9 to 5 National Association of Working Women
Protecting Your Civil Rights
(Separate Website)
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?
(Separate Website)
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
(Separate Website)
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
(Separate Website)
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
(Separate Website)
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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Spanish / Español
Appropriate Dispute Resolution
(Separate Website)
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
(Separate Website)
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
(Separate Website)
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
(Separate Website)
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
(Separate Website)
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
Talk with a Lawyer on Law Line 9
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?
(Separate Website)
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
What is a Pension Equity Plan?
(Separate Website)
Pension equity plans, like cash balance plans, let employees know the lump-sum value of their pension while they are still working. To learn more, click on "What is a Pension Equity Plan?" above.
By: U.S. Department of Labor
Talk with a Lawyer on Law Line 9
An advice line providing brief direction on legal problems.
By: Channel 9 News in Denver, Colorado
A Guide to Filing an Appeal Concerning Unemployment Insurance Hearings
(Separate Website)
These guidelines help with the process of filing an appeal, including: showing good cause, receiving the hearing notice, preparing for the hearing, requesting subpoenas for documents and conducting the hearing.
By: Colorado Department of Labor and Employment
Can My Boss Do That?
(Separate Website)
Protect yourself from unemployment and learn more about your rights as an employee.
By: Interfaith Worker Justice
How to Conduct an Unemployment Benefits Hearing - video
After being unemployed from a job due to no fault of your own, you are entitled to certain benefits. If you are denied those benefits you may appeal the decision, watch this video to find out more about the appeals process.
By: Colorado Legal Services - Denver, CO
Talk with a Lawyer on Law Line 9
An advice line providing brief direction on legal problems.
By: Channel 9 News in Denver, Colorado
Termination from Employment
(Separate Website)
Workplace Fairness is a non-profit organization helping to preserve and promote employee rights, it provides information about job rights and employment issues in all 50 states. Whether suddenly fired, laid off, or asked to resign, know what happens now that you are out of a job.
By: Workplace Fairness
Unemployment Insurance Internet Resources This document has links to organizations and information that will help you understand how to file a claim, how to register for extended benefits (if available) and many other resources for workers and for those who are unemployed.
By: Colorado Legal Services
Does Your Employer Owe You Wages?
Find out what your rights are regarding wages you are owed by an employer.
By: Colorado Legal Services
A Wage Demand Letter Use this letter to assert your rights when your employer fails to pay wages that you are owed.
By: Colorado Legal Services
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What is the Law in Colorado Regarding Wages?
(Separate Website)
Definitions and the laws in regards to wage requirements from employers in Colorado.
By: Colorado Department of Labor and Employment
Employee Rights & Law Center
(Separate Website)
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
Do It Yourself Legal Help
(Separate Website)
The Denver Bar Association offers pro se (do-it-yourself) litigant clinics on the subjects of Bankruptcy, Divorce, Small Claims and Collections. These clinics assist in understanding the legal processes and forms. They do not provide explicit legal advice nor will they directly assist in completing forms. The clinics are informational only and NOT legal advice.
By: The Denver Bar Association
How to get money you are owed from a construction site How to file a mechanic's lien - read more to find out what it is, how to file, what the deadlines are and other information you need to know.
By: Colorado Legal Services
Appropriate Dispute Resolution
(Separate Website)
This information will help you learn about the many options you have when you are involved in a dispute.
By: Colorado Bar Association
Talk with a Lawyer on Law Line 9
An advice line providing brief direction on legal problems.
By: Channel 9 News in Denver, Colorado
Termination from Employment
(Separate Website)
Workplace Fairness is a non-profit organization helping to preserve and promote employee rights, it provides information about job rights and employment issues in all 50 states. Whether suddenly fired, laid off, or asked to resign, know what happens now that you are out of a job.
By: Workplace Fairness
Questions and Answers about Workers' Compensation
(Separate Website)
By: Colorado Department of Labor & Employment
Frequently Asked Questions about Worker's Compensation
(Separate Website)
Frequently asked questions and answers about injuries, collecting wages, minimum wage, tips, termination and more.
By: Colorado Division of Labor
Worker Rights
(Separate Website)
You have the right to a safe workplace. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) requires employers to provide a workplace that is free of seroius recognized hazards and in compliance with their standards.
By: U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Safety & Health Administration
The Non-Lawyers' Guide for Worker's Compensation Proceedings
The information provided in this resource contains general information about workers' compensation hearings and the hearing process.
By: Colorado Department of Personnel and Administration
Other Formats:
Separate Website
Read this in:
Spanish / Español
Can My Boss Do That?
(Separate Website)
Protect yourself from unemployment and learn more about your rights as an employee.
By: Interfaith Worker Justice
Termination from Employment
(Separate Website)
Workplace Fairness is a non-profit organization helping to preserve and promote employee rights, it provides information about job rights and employment issues in all 50 states. Whether suddenly fired, laid off, or asked to resign, know what happens now that you are out of a job.
By: Workplace Fairness
Workers' Compensation Overview
(Separate Website)
General information on workers' compensation.
Attention Public Housing Residents: Do you Know What Section 3 Is? You need to have Acrobat Reader to read the information available in this packet. Scroll down and click on the Acrobat icon to download a copy.
By: Western Mass. Legal Services, Inc.
Employee Rights & Law Center
(Separate Website)
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
Job Accomodations for People with Mental Illness
By: Project T.R.A.I.N. - Opportunities for People with Disabilities
Other VA Benefits (Non-Health benefits)
(Separate Website)
The Veterans Health Administration, Veterans Benefits Administration, and National Cemetery Administration join in this resource with the goal of providing excellence in all the benefits and services VA offers to veterans.
By: Department of Veteran's Affairs
Resource Directory for Persons 60 years of age or older
(Separate Website)
Directory providing resources for transportation, hospice, consumer affairs/legal assistance, housing, employment, health clinics, vision, health insurance, etc...
By: Denver Regional Council of Governments/DRCOG
Welfare to Work
(Separate Website)
The Work Opportunity Tax Credit is one tool in a diverse toolbox of flexible strategies designed to help move people from welfare into gainful employment and obtain on-the-job experience. It joins other tax credits, education, and job training programs that help American workers with barriers to employment prepare for good jobs; ease their transition from job to job; benefit from the creation of effective regional economic development strategies; and create high performance workplaces.
By: U. S. Department of Labor
What documents may employees show employers to establish identity and employment eligibility?
(Separate Website)
Frequently asked questions regarding: a list of documents that establish both identity and employment eligibility; a list of documents that establish identity; and a list of documents that establish employment eligibility.
By: U.S. Department of Justice
A Guide to Workers Health and Safety
(Separate Website)
Learn about your rights to a safe and healthful workplace.
By: Occupational Safety and Health Administration, U.S. Department of Labor
Appropriate Dispute Resolution
(Separate Website)
This information will help you learn about the many options you have when you are involved in a dispute.
By: Colorado Bar Association
Can My Boss Do That?
(Separate Website)
Protect yourself from unemployment and learn more about your rights as an employee.
By: Interfaith Worker Justice
Employee Rights & Law Center
(Separate Website)
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
Employee Rights under the National Labor Relations Act
(Separate Website)
The National Labor Relations Board administers the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA) which oversees the relationship between employers, unions and employees, and the rights of employees to organize and bargain with their employer collectively or refrain from such activities.
By: National Labor Relations Board
Family and Medical Leave Act Advisor
(Separate Website)
The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) Advisor provides information about employee eligibility under FMLA; including valid reasons for leave; employee/employer notification responsibilities; and employee rights and benefits. Click on "Family and Medical Leave Act Advisor" above for more information.
By: U.S. Department of Labor
Working Conditions - Unfair or Illegal? Some common working conditions that are unfair but not illegal. (You can open this link only if you already have Adobe Reader on your computer. If you do not, go to www.adobe.com, look for the yellow icon that reads "Get Adobe Reader", click on that icon and follow the instructions to upload the program onto your computer.)
By: 9 to 5 National Association of Working Women
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