For many people in Colorado and throughout the country, the workplace has changed quite a bit in the last couple of years. Remote work has become an option for many, while overtime and stressful schedules have become a constant reality for others. However, one thing...
Year: 2021
Understanding the rules for mandatory payment of overtime
Both federal and state law provide many protections for workers. One of the most important of such protections is the employer’s obligation to pay overtime if the employee works more than 40 hours in a standard work week. Both federal and state law contain a number of...
Defining a hostile work environment
It can be impossible to do your job if you are being subjected to harassment from your coworkers and supervisors. Under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Colorado Anti-Discrimination Act and other Federal and Colorado employment laws, harassment based on...
Important provisions in your employment contract
A Colorado resident can spend as much of their life, if not more, at work as they do with their family. Because a job can take up the finite hours that individuals have each day, they usually want to make sure that their working conditions are as positive and...
Severance agreements and special requirements for older employees
As a departing employee over 40 years of age, you should review your severance agreement carefully. In fact, before you sign, you must seek legal guidance. This recommendation must appear in the agreement along with other special requirements. Compensating the...
What are some examples of sexual harassment?
There are generally two categories of sexual harassment that are prohibited including quid pro quo sexual harassment and hostile work environment sexual harassment. It is helpful for workers to know what is considered sexual harassment and how they are protected from...
Colorado’s workplace protections for nursing women
Pregnant and nursing mothers often find it challenging to balance motherhood and their work. This can be especially true when employers fail to provide these women with the workplace protections that they deserve. That’s why it’s imperative that pregnant and nursing...
Understanding Colorado’s employee whistleblower protections
No employee likes to put their job at risk by formally complaining about the actions of their employer. It’s much easier, and safer, to go along with the crowd and keep your head down. But if you are aware of activities you feel compelled to report, it’s important to...
Mandatory breaks in Colorado workplaces
There are both state and federal laws that govern workplaces in Colorado. These laws are in place to protect workers and make sure they are treated fairly. One area that may be of particular interest to Denver area workers are breaks. Colorado law has state-level...
3 Questions your employer cannot ask you
If you have ever felt uncomfortable because of a question during a job interview or something that your boss asked while trying to make conversation, you are not alone. The truth is, some employers overstep personal boundaries that leave potential or current employees...