Having a good severance agreement can make life much easier for employers and their employees who are being let go from their jobs (potentially unexpectedly). With a severance agreement, there are guidelines and rules set to determine what happens when an employee is...
However hard you try to make your company a pleasant place to work, it only takes one employee to land you in hot water. The law expects you as an employer to provide a safe working environment free from any kind of discrimination or harassment. Thus, when harassment...
Employee discipline can be a minefield of potential liability for modern employers. Workers are more sensitive than ever when it comes to disciplinary tactics, and you could face consequences if you behave in a way that a worker feels violate their rights. Progressive...
Colorado is a hub for startups in the tech and financial space and in other popular sectors. Many employers have their workers sign non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) to give them an edge on their competition. In recent years, stories have emerged about employers using...
An employment handbook can be an amazing tool for your workplace. This same handbook can be a great support if you have to enforce rules in the workplace or defend your actions due to a lawsuit. However, an employee handbook can also be problematic. If you don’t know...
Employees of any business in Colorado are legally protected from sexual harassment. If anyone working in the company begins to sexually harass another employee, they may be putting themselves at risk of termination from their job. Should the employer ignore the...
An employment contract is one that you will have any new, potential employee sign agreeing to work for you. This contract will establish both the responsibilities and rights of those in the contract. Your contract will describe what the employee will do for you, and...
Running a local business means being a local employer. You probably value each of your staff members and rely on them to do their jobs properly. When someone has a medical emergency or family situation, they might ask your business for an extended leave of absence....
Reporting sexual harassment to your employer can be scary. You probably feel worried about retaliation from the company or the person whom you report. You may think that asking for support might end your upward growth at the company. Both federal and Colorado state...
Among the many business law issues for employers in the Denver region, sexual harassment claims remain a top concern. After the #MeToo movement arose, several states began making it mandatory for all workers to participate in anti-sexual harassment training. Although...
