Class Actions for Employment &
Housing Attorneys

When housing providers or employers break the rules, it rarely harms just one person. Wage theft, discriminatory policies, and unlawful fees often follow a pattern that affects many people in the same way. Class action lawsuits let groups of tenants or workers join together to stop illegal practices, recover compensation, and change systemic behavior.

DeGolia Law represents employees and tenants across Colorado in complex class actions. We leverage federal and state protections—including laws that prohibit discrimination, require fair pay, and ensure safe, habitable housing—to hold companies and landlords accountable. If you think others have been treated like you, you may have a powerful class claim. Schedule a free consultation to learn your options.

Housing Class Actions We Handle

• Discriminatory screening, rental, or eviction practices (race, disability, family status, national origin, source of income)
• Accessibility violations and failure to accommodate tenants with disabilities
• Habitability and safety defects affecting multiple units or buildings (mold, heat, pests, water, utilities)
• Illegal fees, “junk” charges, and add-ons (application fees, convenience fees, mandatory services)
• Security deposit withholding schemes and improper move-out charges
• Rent overcharges or uniform lease terms that violate Colorado law
• Retaliation against tenants who report code violations or assert legal rights

Employment Class Actions We Handle

• Wage theft and off-the-clock work
• Unpaid overtime and minimum wage violations (misclassification of “exempt”/independent contractors)
• Meal and rest break violations
• Illegal tip pooling or deduction schemes
• Equal pay violations (gender or other protected-class pay disparities)
• Discriminatory hiring, promotion, or discipline policies (race, sex, national origin, age, disability, pregnancy, religion)
• Harassment and hostile work environment patterns
• Background check/FCRA violations (improper disclosures, consent, or adverse action)
• Unlawful non-compete or non-solicit practices affecting groups of workers
• Retaliation policies that chill protected complaints or organizing

Why Class Actions?

• Efficiency & leverage: One case can resolve widespread misconduct and secure policy changes.
• Consistency: Courts can provide uniform relief for everyone harmed in the same way.
• Access to justice: Sharing costs and risks makes complex litigation possible for ordinary people.

What to Expect

We evaluate whether a policy or practice affected a defined group, gather evidence, identify class representatives, and move to certify the class in court. Many cases resolve through settlements that provide compensation and require the defendant to change its practices going forward.

Even if your situation seems individual, there may be a broader pattern. Contact DeGolia Law for a free, confidential consultation to discuss whether an employment or housing class action fits your case.

Our Work

Recently, a Denver jury awarded $13M+ to tenants of Mint Urban Infinity in a landmark habitability class action brought by DeGolia Law and co-counsel—covering ~2,500 tenants in 561 units over 44 months, with $200/unit/month in damages and a 31% rent abatement.