Colorado Employment Litigation & Discrimination Defense Lawyers
The skilled Colorado employment litigation lawyers at Watson & Associates, LLC have a well-established reputation in handling a wide variety of employment litigation matters and successfully representing numerous Colorado employers with issues involving employment discrimination and unemployment defense. With the understanding of both the risks and costs of litigation and aggressive defense strategies, our litigation lawyers leverage the clients’ cases with efficiency and effectiveness.
Colorado labor laws are intended to equalize the bargaining power between employers and employees. These laws prohibit the employers and unions from engaging in unfair labor practices and establish an obligation of the two parties to engage in good faith collective bargaining. If you are subject to an EEOC discrimination charge such as discrimination, harassment, wage and overtime issues or any other misconduct in the workplace you should immediately consult with one of our qualified employment litigation lawyers in Denver.
Protect your business reputation and avoid costly jury verdicts
Under Colorado law it is unlawful for employers to discriminate against any individual because of the age, race, creed, color, national origin, sexual orientation, sex, disability, genetic predisposition or carrier status, or marital status of any individual. Our Denver, Colorado employment defense and litigation lawyers represent clients in regard to the following kinds of employment-related litigated matters:
1. Sex, race, age or religious discrimination. Under Colorado law an employer cannot base adverse decisions on personal not job-related characteristics such as race, age, sex, national origin, disability or religion. Watson & Associates attorneys will provide you with rigorous defense and respond to EEOC charges in a prompt manner.
2. Wrongful termination claim. Wrongful termination might apply if an employer fired or laid off an employee or forced them to quit. When wrongful termination is established, an employee then has the right to sue the employer for damages. This can be a costly experience if you don’t have the right defense attorney on your side. In some cases, you can be liable for punitive damages.
3. Sexual harassment. A Colorado employer may be liable to an employee for instances of sexual harassment which can include any unwelcome sexual advance, requests for sexual favors, and other verbal or physical conduct of sexual nature that creates an intimidating, hostile, or offensive working environment. Because the laws for sexual harassment are complex, you should consult an experienced defense attorney that can quickly resolve your case.
4. Whistleblower protection.An employee who reports suspected misconduct and who discloses information is entitled to be protected from pressure, retaliation or reprisal in connection with his cooperation. To be entitled to whistleblower protection, an employee must report an employer’s alleged misconduct to the proper authority. Protection extends throughout the disciplinary and appeal process, including guarding the reputation of the whistleblower.
5. Family Medical Leave. Watson & Associates also defends employers against violation of family medical leave statutes. We can represent you in state or federal court.
6. Unemployment claims defense. As a Colorado employer, you can be subjected to claims for unemployment compensation. Watson’s litigation attorneys have successfully resolved unemployment matters before hearing boards and will quickly get to the bottom of the matter. We defend employers against appeals and will aggressively fight for your rights.
Contact us for vigorous employment discrimination defense
If you are a Colorado employer and need a law firm that will protect your rights, contact the Denver law firm of Watson & Associates, LLC at 720.941.7200.
We serve employers in Colorado counties including Adams, Alamosa, Arapahoe, Archuleta, Baca, Bent, Boulder, Broomfield, Chaffee, Cheyenne, Clear Creek, Conejos, Costilla, Crowley, Custer, Delta, Denver, Dolores, Douglas, Eagle, Elbert, El Paso, Fremont, Garfield, Gilpin, Grand, Gunnison, Hinsdale, Huerfano, Jackson, Jefferson, Kiowa, Kit Carson, Lake, La Plata, Larimer, Las Animas, Lincoln, Logan, Mesa, Mineral, Moffat, Montezuma, Montrose, Morgan, Otero, Ouray, Park, Phillips, Pitkin, Prowers, Pueblo, Rio Grande, Rio Blanco, Routt, Saguache, San Juan, San Miguel, Sedgwick, Summit, Teller, Washington, Weld, and Yuma.
Colorado Supreme Court U.S. Supreme Court Employers and Other entities covered by the law Employer lawyers Discrimination websites Workplace Discrimination Department of Labor Contact us
