Will the government deport me for filing workers compensation?
Suffering an injury at work is something that can cause a lot of disruption in your life. Luckily, you have the right to report it to workers’ compensation and receive payments to help you as you seek medical care and recuperate. If you are undocumented in Colorado, you may worry about dealing with workers’ compensation. […]
Can an employer discriminate due to citizenship status?
If you are an immigrant to the United States and working in Colorado, you may worry about discrimination due to your citizenship status. While you may not have every right of a U.S. citizen, you still have some rights afforded to all people within the borders of this country, and that includes the right to […]
How can a DUI bar you from admittance into the U.S.?
If you wish to live in Colorado but you are not a U.S. citizen, then you have to go through the federal immigration process. There are many rules and policies in place for this procedure. The point of the rules is only to allow people who can be productive members of society into the country. […]
It is now easier to bring relatives to U.S.
Going through the process to come to the U.S. and make your home in Colorado may have taken some time. The paperwork alone is a lot to get through. However, you probably feel that it has been well worth it. Now, you want to bring your family members here to live, too. Recently, the government […]
Maintaining your professionalism despite an EEOC complaint
When your background and cultural beliefs vary from the majority of your coworkers in Colorado, you may always feel a little unsettled about how you will be perceived and accepted by others. At Ted Hess & Associates, LLC, we are experienced in advocating for immigrants and their rights in the workplace. If you have felt […]
Should I let an officer search my car?
Being stopped on suspicion of a DUI should not lead to any more trouble. Unfortunately, if an officer searches your vehicle, you may wind up with greater legal complications than a possible DUI arrest. The bottom line is that if circumstances do not exist for a Colorado police officer to look inside your automobile, you […]
Understanding deferred judgment in Colorado
For immigrants who have been charged with a first time offense or a minor crime that did not result in injury, a guilty verdict does not have to be the inevitable result. Like many states, Colorado allows for certain crimes to receive a deferred judgment and sentence. This gives immigrants or anyone charged with a […]
How can language restrictions be a form of discrimination?
While not every immigrant is capable of speaking perfect English, it should not be a requirement to find work and make a living in Colorado. It is true that some jobs require the proficient use of the English language, but many do not. If you feel your employer is unfairly burdening you or someone you […]
How do criminal charges affect immigration status?
Criminal convictions in the United States can result in an array of legal consequences, from fines to community service to loss of driver’s license and prison time. If you want to immigrate to the U.S., certain convictions can also affect your legal status here in the country. Learn more about the types of charges that […]
Deportation proceedings: An involved process
People who come into the United States from other countries sometimes don’t have all of their documentation in order when they arrive here. In some cases, the person’s term to remain here might expire before they leave. If the authorities find people who are in these situations, they can begin deportation procedures. This can be […]
