FMLA Rights Lawyers in Denver, Colorado

The Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) may not be one of the most publicized federal labor laws, but it provides very important benefits. This federal statute grants many employees the right to take a leave of up to 12 weeks for a major family event — unpaid, but with his or her employment status protected.

Firing or otherwise taking adverse action against you if you take your leave under FMLA for valid reasons is a form of employment discrimination. If you believe you are entitled to FMLA leave but are let go for taking it or given notice that you will be let go if you take it, contact an employment law attorney at our firm.

Do You Qualify for FMLA Leave?

Some of the conditions for having rights under the Family Medical Leave Act are:

• The law covers employees of public agencies, schools and companies with 50 or more employees.
• The employee must have worked a minimum of 12 months for the company and 1,250 hours in the past ten months.
• Your leave must be taken for birth and care of a child, an adoption or foster care placement, your own serious health condition, or the serious health condition of a spouse, child or parent.

Turn to a Proven, Knowledgeable Attorney

Employment law can be complex, and only an experienced attorney can reliably assess the validity and quality of your potential case. We have achieved positive outcomes in numerous past cases involving pregnancy discrimination, retaliatory discharge, and denial of various employee rights under the law.

Sometimes employees have to take legal action to get benefits that are rightly theirs. At Cross Liechty Lane PC, we stand up for people like you, who may be dealing with serious financial adversity and uncertainty because your employer has treated you unfairly.

We welcome your call for a free consultation with a lawyer well prepared to discuss employment law and the Family Medical Leave Act.

Strong Legal Action for Victims of Employment Discrimination

In a difficult time of slow or nonexistent hiring and job growth, many people across Colorado feel very fortunate to be employed. Out of fear and uncertainty, you may be hesitant to challenge your employer on everyday work issues or push for better treatment. But what if unfair treatment rises to the level of employment discrimination?

Have you been fired or laid off, demoted, held back or passed over due to racism, sexism, or another form of discrimination? Are you suffering due to workplace harassment based on personal characteristics you cannot change? If you feel you may be a victim of employment discrimination, please contact us, the dedicated attorneys at Cross Liechty Lane PC, in Denver. We will not charge a fee to talk through the basic circumstances of your case and whether it appears you have legal recourse.

Federal and State Laws Bar Discriminatory Treatment

Led in this practice area by Yale Law grad and veteran attorney Robert M. Liechty, our team is prepared to evaluate your potential employment discrimination case. It is important to recognize that federal and state employment laws establish protected classes, and a valid discrimination claim and action must identify discrimination based on factors such as your:

• Race or national origin
• Religion or religious beliefs
• Gender — including being subjected to sexual harassment or job discrimination because of pregnancy
• Age
• Disability

Yet another form of illegal treatment can occur if you have called attention to wrongdoing by your employer. We have extensive experience with whistleblower cases a resulting in unfair treatment or retaliatory discharge which are addressed both federal and colorado state statutes you may also have cause of action if were fired for exercising your FMLA rights.

Begin Learning Your Rights and Options in a Free Consultation

You can turn to us for focused personal attention beyond what you might receive at a larger law firm. We are straight-talking lawyers who will not offer false hope — but who will take on a challenging employment discrimination case because the cause is just and the action important for your future.

Did Your Firing Violate Laws Against Wrongful Discharge?

A firing or layoff from your job is almost always cause for considerable worry and distress. In some cases — even in an "employment at will" state such as Colorado — employers overstep their boundaries and take illegal action out of anger, revenge, or the desire to protect the company from sanctions and penalties.

Our experienced employment lawyers are well prepared to assess your case if you believe you were wrongfully discharged or otherwise mistreated because, for example, you:

• Reported illegal activity being perpetrated by your company, its management or employees — ranging from fraudulent financial maneuvers to endangering customers or violating environmental laws
• Filed a valid complaint due to sexual harassment or employment discrimination against a member of a protected class

Proven, Dependable Knowledge of State and Federal Employment Laws

A range of federal and Colorado statutes are in place to protect employees who act legally themselves but are victimized by unfair treatment or wrongful discharge. In addition to federal anti-discrimination laws, you may have state-level protection under industry-specific laws passed in recent years.

We understand that many factors may enter into your decision to either take legal action or move on after a retaliatory or other wrongful discharge. The first step is to consult a trial-proven, focused employment attorney who will:

• Ask the right questions to determine whether your former employer may have violated employment laws
• Help you understand what risks and costs may be involved in taking action against a former employer for wrongful discharge
• Be prepared to investigate thoroughly and take decisive action on your behalf if we agree that you have a valid claim

Talk to an Experienced Employment Attorney for the Guidance You Need

Most wrongful discharge cases are complex and vigorously defended by companies with substantial legal and financial resources. It can be essential to work with a lawyer who has tried and won numerous cases against powerful opponents. To take the first step in your quest for justice and fair compensation, please call our Denver-based law firm for a free consultation.

Colorado Employment Law Defense Attorneys

The attorneys at Cross Liechty Lane PC, offer experienced representation to employers in a wide range of employment law matters. We offer general advice regarding hiring and termination policies as well as litigation defense for state and federal employment law matters, including:

• Title VII, ADA, ADEA, FMLA
• Wrongful discharge
• At-will employment issues
• Whistleblower/retaliation claims
• Discrimination claims
• Sexual harassment claims
• Racial discrimination
• Age discrimination
• Religious discrimination
• Disability discrimination
• Section 1983/due process and retaliation

To contact Cross Liechty Lane PC, at our Denver, Colorado, office, call 303-333-4122.

Title VII, ADA, ADEA

Discrimination claims under the ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act), ADEA (Age Discrimination in Employment Act) and Title VII are the most common causes of employment law disputes. Pursuant to Title VII, an individual may bring a cause of action for discrimination based on race, gender, religion or national origin. Gender discrimination under Title VII includes claims for sexual harassment (quid pro quo or hostile work environment).

To avoid lawsuits for alleged violations of these and other employment laws, there are a number of important steps employers must take, including the use of correct training procedures, required postings, investigation procedures for employee complaints, and appropriate hiring, promotion and termination policies.

State and Federal Employment Litigation

If an employee has filed or threatened to file a cause of action in state or federal court, it is important to retain an attorney to protect his or her rights and interests. The attorneys at our firm have 50 years of collective legal experience and decades of litigation experience. If your company needs experienced counsel on any employment matter, our attorneys can help.

Contact Us

To contact a lawyer at Cross Liechty Lane PC, call 303-333-4122 or contact us online.

As experienced negotiators and trial lawyers, we believe our experience as plaintiff's counsel and defense counsel offers a distinct advantage to the individual and corporate clients we serve. Our ability to see complex litigation matters from the perspective of plaintiff and defendant allows us to quickly analyze the strengths and weaknesses of each case and to anticipate the arguments of opposing counsel.

We Help Employees

Are you an employee in Colorado who has been treated unfairly by your employer? Sometimes, people know that they have been treated unfairly, but they do not know if they have a legal remedy. At Cross Liechty Lane PC, in Denver, Colorado, we understand that people have many questions about their rights.

We offer a free consultation to employees who feel they have been treated unfairly. We will discuss your case over the phone to learn more about it, and if we feel that we can help we will invite you to our office to learn more. To contact a lawyer at our Denver office, call 303-333-4122.

Discrimination, Wrongful Discharge, Sexual Harassment

Our attorneys have more than 50 years of combined experience. We have extensive knowledge of state and federal laws that protect employees. Employment laws like the ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act), ADEA (Age Discrimination in Employment Act), Title VII and the FMLA (Family Medical Leave Act) provide powerful remedies to employees who have been treated unfairly.

These and other laws protect employees from discrimination on the basis of race, religion, gender and national origin. Title VII also provides protection against sexual harassment, as it constitutes a form of gender-based discrimination.

You Do Not Have to Be Fired to Have a Cause of Action

People often think they have no remedy unless they have been fired or discharged from employment. This is not true. Employment laws prohibit discrimination in the terms of employment, which can include discrimination involved in a promotion, demotion, pay scale, job duties or other job-related terms of employment. If you have been treated unfairly, it is best to contact an attorney to determine if you may have a cause of action.

Retaliation/Whistleblower Claims

Sometimes, employers discriminate against employees for making complaints or taking legal actions. An employer may not discriminate against you for making a valid complaint of sexual harassment or discrimination. There are other types of protected employee actions for which an employer may not engage in retaliation. If you believe you have faced unfair retaliation, it is best to contact a lawyer to determine your rights.

Contact Us

If you have suffered race discrimination, retaliation, sexual harassment, religious discrimination, wrongful discharge or another unfair employment practice, call Cross Liechty Lane PC at 303-333-4122, or contact us by e-mail.