How long does an employee have to file a grievance for wrongful termination in Colorado?
“Wrongful termination” is not a legal term. Illegal termination is a form of discrimination. When a Colorado worker feels he has been discriminated against at his place of work, he has up to 300 days to file a charge of discrimination.DeadlineWhile an employee has up to 300 days to file a charge of discrimination against an employer, the Cross & Bennett law firm recommends that the employee file the charge much sooner.AttorneysIt is advisable for an employee to consult an attorney before filing a claim to determine if he has been illegally terminated.DiscriminationOnly the kinds of discrimination that are defined by law can be charged. An employee may not be terminated based on gender, race, age, disability and religion. He may also not be terminated on grounds of making a workers’ compensation claim, serving on a jury, or refusing to participate in illegal activities, among other reasons.Who to ContactAn employee must file his claim of discrimination with the federal Equal Employment
