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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....
What is employee misclassification?
Misclassifying employees as independent contractors is at the heart of many different wage and hour disputes. Not only does misclassification incorrectly exempt employees from minimum wage and overtime pay, but it also leaves employees without the support of workers’...
Are your employees comfortable making a discrimination claim?
Your employees are a valuable asset. They can support the workload of your business and help your company build its profitability. Sometimes, one employee will make another feel uncomfortable, even to the point of discrimination or harassment. Unfortunately, if your...
Identifying and correcting bullying in the workplace
Employers must work diligently to create a safe working environment free from bullying or harassment. Managers or supervisors must take steps to investigate and eradicate aggressive behaviors in the workplace. Additionally, it is imperative that an organization...
Title VII bans discrimination for sexual orientation, transgender status
At our law firm, we defend Colorado employers against employee allegations of discrimination or harassment at work based on sex, sexual orientation or sexual identity. On June 15, the U.S. Supreme Court issued an important sex discrimination case on these issues. In...
Are you in compliance with 2020 changes to wage and hour laws?
This year brings some of the most significant changes to Colorado wage and hour law in decades with the implementation of Colorado Overtime and Minimum Pay Standards (COMPS) Order 36. The first conditions of these new requirements took effect on March 16, 2020,...
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