Workplace Violence Colorado recognises employee right to self-defence in the workplace State Supreme Court confirms public policy exemption to at-will doctrine after worker fired over shoplifter altercation iStock.com/Elmar Gubisch Image Josh Stephens Senior Reporter Thursday 18 June 2026 The Colorado Supreme Court has ruled that an employee cannot be fired for lawfully exercising their right to self-defence, regardless of the circumstances. Get AccessContinue reading International Employment LawyerAlready have access? Login now Email Enter your email address. Password Enter the password that accompanies your email address. Reset your passwordLog in Need access? Find out how to enjoy unlimited accessGet access You might also like... Workplace Violence Pokémon suspends fan events in April after fatal Tokyo store stabbing Workplace Violence Why a Kenyan court ruled fatal shooting an occupational injury Health & Safety Workplace shooting not compensable, Florida appeals court rules Health & Safety Air gun assault on migrant triggers labour probe in South Korea