They are the most prized and essential resource for any Colorado employer, yet they have the ready potential to disrupt company operations and spur legal liability. Today’s post spotlights workers. A company’s on-the-job labor force is unquestionably the key cog that...
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Should my employees sign an NDA?
Your employees can be a tremendous asset. Without your staff, you may not be able to reach as many clients trying to work on your own. Employees can also be an incredible risk. Although many employees might be well-intentioned and unaware of the consequences, a member...
Dealing ethically, lawfully with an employee’s disability
Proven Colorado business principals have secured enterprise success through establishing an ability to successfully negotiate challenges and opportunities across a broad spectrum. The list of matters that company owners and key managers routinely focus upon is...
When do I need to pay my employees overtime?
The needs of your business are not always predictable. No matter what industry you are in, there are times when you need more help from your staff than others. While your employees may be excited for extra pay for a short time, having your staff work a lot of overtime...
Can I require my employees to get vaccinated?
It’s been a turbulent year for business owners. You may have contended with sudden drops in revenue, which put you on the brink of bankruptcy. You may have had to quickly shift your workforce to working from home, and figure out how to collaborate remotely. Perhaps...
The employee handbook: a key document for many companies
Company principals at the helm of enterprises in Denver and spanning Colorado and the rest of the country understandably view employer-worker interactions as top-tier business concerns. Indeed, the interplay between management and its labor force is a central factor...
How you can avoid wage and hour violations
Wage and hour violations are a serious problem that can lead to major issues for a business. While most employers intend to commit these violations, millions of employees still suffer from them every year. With some extra precaution, an employer can ensure that they...
Spotlighting a “silent crisis” at the workplace
What is “alarmingly common, can cause significant damage, and is not on most organizations’ radar?” A prominent labor law commentator answering that question prominently spotlights one narrow and specific concern that features in an outsized way in many companies all...
Not all non-compete agreements are enforceable
Non-compete agreements serve the interests of a company in many vital ways. So it is common for employees, vendors, business partners, or consultants to sign them. Generally speaking, they also can protect trade secrets, prevent employees from exploiting connections...
Colorado employers face new wage regulations in 2021
In January of 2021, a new law will come into effect in Colorado. Senate Bill 18-085, also called the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act, may have a significant impact on the way that Colorado businesses approach hiring, promotion and pay policies in their business....
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