Equal pay for men and women is hardly a given. In fact, the gender gap remains stable at around 82% despite widespread awareness. One of the reasons for that may be the lack of guidance and enforcement when it comes to equalizing pay between sexes. The Colorado...
Non-compete clauses in employment contracts are becoming a hot topic in employment law. You are not alone if you feel like you need to sign one before an employer offers you a job. What exactly does a non-compete mean? Learn a few basics about how these employment...
If your employer approaches you with a termination, lay-off or any other form of end-of-employment action, it is possible that you will receive a separation or severance agreement that they expect you to sign. Separation agreements can be mutually beneficial to both...
If you have worked for a particular company for some time, you probably enjoy a certain routine in a familiar and comfortable workspace. However, a new employee has contaminated that workspace with offensive behavior. Is this sexual harassment and, if so, what can you...
The United States bases the strength of its economy on competition and a free market. At the same, businesses have the right to protect confidential and proprietary information. Non-compete clauses seek to strike a balance by preventing exiting employees from taking...
A company whose departing employee has insider knowledge of trade secrets may ask the employee to sign a restrictive covenant, also known as a non-compete agreement. What comprises such an agreement and how do courts respond if a problem arises that jeopardizes the...
There are specific rules to follow when drafting a severance agreement for a departing employee aged 40 or older. The content must satisfy standards established under certain government agencies or the agreement will be unenforceable in court. Understanding the...
Thanks to important changes to Colorado’s employment laws, employees receive better protection in matters of non-compete agreements, wage theft, misclassification and more. One particular change under Senate Bill 22-234 deals with the administration and funding of...
The federal and state governments want to ensure that your rights under the Family Medical Leave Act or FMLA protect you. While there are many aspects of the text, some instances arise more often than others. Exercising the rights afforded under FMLA may help to...
Few things in life are more exciting than welcoming a new baby into your growing family. Still, while you undoubtedly are looking forward to your pregnancy, your employer may dread the thought of it. That is, your employer may view your pregnancy as a burden on...
