Is it legal for an employer to not allow his employees bring in a lunch or go out for a lunch but to purchase lunch there?

I'm not sure I understand your question. Is the employer saying the only way you get a lunch is one purchased on site from a cafeteria or...

Can I/Is it worth it to take my former employer to court for wrongful termination damages if I had an at-will-status?

Generally, the decisions by unemployment do not control anywhere except in the unemployment process. Often the courts - where you go for a...

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Should I take cash or check for tax purpose from my employer?

Generally there are several problems with taking case instead of a check showing deductions and contributions. Money received as wages is almost...

Is my friend being discriminated at work???

Very difficult to answer with only these facts. Only recently has obesity been recognized as a possible disability. Also, there's nothing...

I was involuntarily terminated from my job as the local manager of a national company. I applied and was approved for UI.

If she is at the hearing, you have the opportunity to confront the testimony. The problem would be if they rely on that person's accusations but...

Is it possible to sue my employer for not giving me law required breaks/working in un-safe conditions?

The Colorado Department of Labor has jurisdiction to investigate a lack of break time, under the Colorado Minimum Wage Order #29. Did you tell...

I believe I was forced into independent contractor employment so my employer would not have to pay over time wages.

Your status generally turns on how much control the employer exercises. If you have been treated as an employee, except for compensation and...

Is it considered discrimination to be terminated after complaining about sexual harrasment?

You may have a hostile work place claim, though it may not meet the standard of severe or pervasive. Your situation is more likely a retaliation...

Recourse beyond workmans comp? Inhalation injury after being required to haul hazardous material in a passenger car.

Colorado has a very expansive worker's compensation law and covers most employment situations. Sometimes, the employee can still sue if the...

State law interpretations can differ on this issue. In my experience, the hearing officer decides who is "at fault" for the separation from...