Employees have certain rights under federal and state laws. Employers, for instance, cannot discriminate on the basis of many factors including race, religion or national origin.
Employers can also be liable for subjecting employees to a hostile work environment or sexual harassment. Employers must follow certain laws pertaining to wages and payment, including payment for overtime.
Employment lawyers in El Paso County, Colorado typically represent employees who have been treated unfairly or wrongly by their employers and seek to be compensated.
The NELA strives toward a world where employees are paid a living wage, that is free of employment discrimination, harassment or wrongful termination.
Lawyer Referral Service in El Paso County - The El Paso County Bar Association sponsors a non-profit Lawyer Referral Service to help residents of Colorado Springs and the surrounding areas of El Paso County, Colorado, find a qualified attorney. The attorneys that participate in the service are screened to confirm their experience in a particular practice area. The service also confirms that the attorney is in good standing with the Colorado State Bar, the local bar association, and has a clean disciplinary record. The LRS also serves individuals in Cripple Creek and throughout Teller County, Colorado.