On January 1, 2015, changes to Colorado's employment
anti-discrimination statute will go into effect, drastically
impacting employers facing employment discrimination claims. The
changes will significantly expand the remedies available under the
statute, and will make it easier and more attractive for employees
to file discrimination lawsuits in state court rather than alleging
violations of federal law.
Colorado Discrimination Overview
The Colorado Anti-Discrimination Act (CADA) makes it unlawful
for an employer to refuse to hire, to discharge, to promote or
demote, to harass during the course of employment, or to
discriminate in matters of compensation, terms, conditions, or
privileges of employment against any person otherwise qualified
because of disability, race, creed, color, sex, sexual orientation,
religion, age, national origin, or ancestry. The CADA prohibits
discrimination and retaliation in employment on the same grounds as
federal anti-discrimination
