Executives in Colorado may anticipate receiving their annual bonus or commissions this time of year in recognition of a job well done. It is important to note that bonuses and commissions are considered part of an employee’s wages or compensation for work performed....
Year: 2020
Know your rights when a violation of FMLA occurs
Many of our readers in the Denver area know that the Family and Medical Leave Act has provided workers with certain legal protection for many years know. However, until employees find that they may need to take leave under the protection of the FMLA, they oftentimes...
New Crown Act aimed at ending hair discrimination in Colorado
A new hair discrimination law, known as the Crown Act, has Colorado civil rights activists rejoicing. The act prevents companies from discriminating against employees based on their hair. In particular, the Act is concerned with natural, race-based hairstyles such as...
Proof in a hostile work environment claim
Claims based on sexual harassment can find legal support in Colorado state law and federal legislation. Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 makes it unlawful to allow two separate forms of sexual harassment in workplaces: quid pro quo harassment and hostile work...
Who qualifies as an at-risk employee?
Lately, many Colorado residents may have been hearing a lot about at-risk employees in the news. But it is important for Colorado employers to understand what it means to be an at-risk employee and who can qualify. Who are the at-risk employees? In general, at-risk...
What to know about millennial ageism in the workplace
When most people think about ageism discrimination in the workplace, they often imagine the victim as an older employee. After all, the federal Age Discrimination in Employment Act prohibits discrimination towards workers 40 or older concerning hiring, firing,...
Basics of non-compete agreements
Non-compete agreements may be enforceable and are something that workers and professionals who have entered into one should understand. Because non-compete agreements generally impact the employee after they have left their job with the employer, workers and...
What happens if an employment contract is breached?
Contracts generally govern the relationships between parties and serve as an agreement that outlines the rights and responsibilities the parties have to one another. This is also true of an employment contract. If an employment contract is breached, both the employer...
What is wrongful termination?
Wrongful termination can cause a worker to lose their job which may provide security for them and for their family. For that reason, it is essential for workers to know how to protect themselves from wrongful termination. When terminating and employee may be wrongful...
What options do victims of sexual harassment have?
There are several different options for victims of sexual harassment to consider. Victims of sexual harassment should be familiar with the legal options and protections available to them and what they can do about. Report the sexual harassment It is important for...