A popular restaurant in another state is being sued by current and former employees in a wage dispute. Unfortunately, what has happened to them is fairly common in the restaurant industry. A wage and hour claim can be filed by Colorado residents who have or are...
Month: March 2017
Employment discrimination may be common — does not make it right
When employees are frequently exposed to discrimination in the workplace, it can have a great impact on both their personal and professional lives. Sadly, employment discrimination, in its many forms, is very commonly experienced by Colorado residents. Just because it...
Settlement reached in race discrimination case
It is a sad thing when the color of one's skin causes issues in the workplace, but it happens in Colorado and elsewhere. A woman in another state believed this was the reason for her employment contract not being renewed. As a result she filed a race discrimination...
Negotiating severance agreements, things to know
Those who find out that they are being released from employment and who are offered severance have a lot of things to consider before signing the agreement given them. Most companies, whether in Colorado or elsewhere, will do the best they can to give as little as...
When contracts are broken, what can be done?
Businesses in Colorado and elsewhere rely on contracts in order to keep things running. Contracts with employees, partners, investors, other companies and even consumers all have their place. What happens, though, when contracts are broken? What can the offended party...