Colorado State Posters

September 14th, 2006 Posted by Emily

The Attorney General has primary authority for enforcement of consumer protection and antitrust laws, prosecution of criminal appeals and some complex white-collar crimes, the Statewide Grand Jury, training and certification of peace officers, and certain natural resource and environmental matters, employees through legal counsel and employee training to state agencies and employees on personnel and employment law matters, including issues involving workplace violence, Title VII, Americans with Disabilities Act, Age Discrimination in Employment Act, Fair Labor Standards Act, Family Medical Leave Act, alcohol and drug testing, retaliation, whistleblowing, and breach of employment contracts. These different employment matters have Colorado State posters that are required to be posted in the workplace.

Additionally, it defends the state and its agencies in lawsuits involving personnel and employment issues brought before state and federal courts and the State Personnel Board, represents and advises the Colorado Civil Rights Division in the investigation of civil rights claims and prosecutes claims on behalf of the Civil Rights Commission. Employees can read about filing a claim on the Colorado State posters.

The Colorado Civil Rights Division, together with the Colorado Civil Rights Commission, is the state agency established in 1957 to administer and enforce Colorado’s antidiscrimination laws in employment, housing and public accommodations. The agency’s mission is: To assure that all Coloradoans are afforded the equal protection of the law.

The Division staff serves Colorado citizens, public and private employers of all sizes, housing providers, and communities across the state by:

1. Investigating complaints of discrimination
2. Performing intake and conducting appropriate dispute resolution, including mediation and settlement negotiations
3. Issuing determinations as to whether there is probable cause to believe that illegal discrimination has occurred
4. Conducting outreach and education on laws and issues regarding civil rights to ensure compliance.

Colorado law prohibits discrimination in employment, housing, public accommodations, and advertising based on:

• Race
• Color
• National Origin
• Ancestry
• Sex
• Creed
• Religion
• Disability (Mental and Physical)
• Familial Status (Housing Only)
• Marital Status (Housing and Public Accommodations Only)
• Marriage to a co-worker (Employment Only)
• Age (Employment Only)

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