Pros
For the majority of my time with Simpson Housing, my experience was extremely positive. I worked with talented, dedicated teams who took pride in their communities and supported one another. The company invests in its properties and provides solid operational systems, which allowed me to grow both professionally and personally.
During my tenure, I consistently felt supported by my immediate team and was proud to represent the Simpson brand. I built strong professional relationships and believed deeply in the values the company presented. For several years, it was truly one of the best professional environments I had experienced.
Cons
In the later part of my employment, I encountered serious issues related to compliance and workplace concerns that I attempted to address through internal channels at the regional, HR, and executive levels. My intent was to handle these matters professionally and internally.
In addition to my own situation, I raised concerns related to reported timecard practices involving members of the maintenance team. Specifically, concerns were brought to my attention by multiple team members regarding overtime and on-call hours being adjusted to regular hours, as well as instructions for team members to leave early on Fridays to avoid accruing overtime. I escalated these concerns through the appropriate internal channels as part of my responsibility to ensure fair and compliant workplace practices.
The response to these concerns was unexpected and had significant professional and personal consequences. As a result, I was placed in a position where I had to pursue legal protections with a court ordered temporary restraining order through our county, and several matters are currently under active investigation by the Colorado Civil Rights Division, including both fair housing and employment-related claims.
In reviewing publicly available court records, there have been multiple prior disability discrimination lawsuits filed against Simpson Housing by former employees. At least four of these cases were settled shortly before trial. My own case, which involves disability-related claims, is currently under active investigation with the Colorado Civil Rights Division. I share this not to litigate my claims here, but to highlight that this is a recurring legal issue that appears in the company’s history.
The events that led to my unexpected departure resulted in my life changing overnight, my medical issues getting worse as a direct result of their handling of my concerns, during a time when I genuinely needed the support of my team and leadership the most.
