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...
Employment Disputes
Reasonableness in the enforceability of a non-competition agreement
Non-competition agreements, often called non-competes, are important to the success of businesses throughout Denver and the rest of the United States. At their core, non-competes prevent employees from taking information, plans, or other information to different jobs...
Is there any way to avoid partner-related employment disputes?
Colorado business owners who are considering taking on partners have a lot of things to consider before taking such a big step. After all, partner-related employment disputes are known to arise. Do the benefits of taking on a partner outweigh the potential cons of...
Colorado employment disputes: Business partner issues
Going into business with someone, or bringing a partner on after the fact can be a good thing for a company. Having a partner means having someone to share the load, physically, financially or both. What happens, though, when one's business partner is not living up to...
Colorado employment disputes: FMLA denial
Certain employers in Colorado and elsewhere are required by law to allow employees to take leaves of absence to tend to various family matters. The Family and Medical Leave Act was passed just for this reason. What happens, though, if one's FMLA request is wrongfully...
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...
Partnership contracts and handling disputes
Whether in Colorado or elsewhere, starting a business venture with someone else or bringing a partner on board after the fact can have advantages and disadvantages. Partnerships, in some ways, can ease some of the burdens of trying to own and operate a business by...
Employment-related disputes could mean legal action in Colorado
It is not uncommon for issues to arise among employees and employers, but in some cases, those problems could be significant. Colorado residents may be interested in employment\-related disputes involving multiple motion picture animation studios. Reports indicated...
Business contracts could play role in Colorado civil claims
Entering into a business relationship can sometimes be a complicated endeavor. Contracts are often utilized in order to make the terms of the relationship more clear, but issues could still arise. Colorado residents may be interested in a situation currently taking...
Employment disputes can encompass many situations
The need for legal support regarding an employee and employer relationship can come about at any time and for a variety of reasons. While most employers and employees realize the need for legal guidance when a contract is being signed or negotiated, some of the more...