Businesses want their workers to contribute to a company financial success. Yet, workers are expensive and can also serve as a source of operational liability. Employers have to pay wages that conform with current wage laws. They also that need to uphold workplace...
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A common strategy for avoiding overtime wage rules can backfire
Businesses typically want to control operating expenses, and that goal may inspire certain creative solutions. Staffing costs are a top expense, and companies often do their best to control what they must pay to have workers performing key company tasks. For example,...
Why mergers and acquisitions can lead to discrimination claims
Businesses often grow rapidly when they enter into transactions involving other companies. Mergers where two companies combine into one organization and acquisitions where one business purchases another company can lead to significant returns on investments for those...
3 ways businesses may accidentally violate wage and hour laws
Any company that has employees has certain legal obligations to fulfill. There are safety standards that apply to a variety of industries, from food service to construction. There are also rules regarding the conduct of employees that the company will need to enforce,...
What to do if your employer won’t pay overtime
In today’s competitive job market, it’s crucial for employees to understand their rights, especially when it comes to being fully reimbursed for their work. Unfortunately, not all employers comply with the law regarding paying overtime. The Colorado Overtime and...
Colorado’s FAMLI program explained
In 2020, Colorado voted to pass legislation to have a state-run paid family and medical leave act, like the federal FMLA labor law, but in this case, state-run instead of managed at the federal level and with different and additional employee benefits for Colorado...
More paid time off: coming soon to a business near you!
Managing a workforce requires you to understand and comply with state and federal employment laws. As legislation evolves, so must your business practices. It’s natural to expect regular, on-time, attendance and maximum productivity in exchange for a paycheck. Your...