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What is employment discrimination?
Colorado
Law states that you cannot be discriminated against in the workplace based
on Race, Color, National Origin, Ancestry, Sex, Age (if between 40-69 years
of age), Disability, Religion, Creed, Marriage to a Co-worker (if not a
supervisor), or Sexual Orientation. These are known as "protected
classes" in Colorado.
What are some examples of a discriminatory employment practice?
Refusal to Hire, Discharge, Promotion, Demotion, Retaliation or Harassment.
What employers are regulated?
Employers, Employment Agencies, Labor Organizations, On-the-Job Training and
Vocational Training Programs, and Schools;
and,
Colorado
Law covers all employers, regardless of the number of employees.
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What is harassment in employment?
To harass means to create a hostile work environment
based upon an individual's race, national origin, sex, sexual orientation,
disability, age, or religion.
What are some factors which are considered in determining if a
hostile work environment exists?
How frequent is the discriminatory conduct/harassment?
Is the conduct pervasive?
How severe is the conduct?
Does the conduct unreasonably interfere with an employee's work performance?
What is sexual harassment?
Sexual
harassment is considered to be unwelcome sexual advances, requests for
sexual favors, and other verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature.
Who do I contact if I feel that I was discriminated against?
Contact the Colorado Civil Rights
Division to file
a complaint.
What is the time limit for filing a complaint?
You must file a signed “Charge of Discrimination” within six
months from the date of the discriminatory act.
State Employment
How do I apply for a job with DORA or with other agencies in the
State of Colorado?
The State
of Colorado website will help you locate state job vacancies that have
been posted for availability.
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