It’s important that workers are classified correctly to ensure they receive benefits like minimum wage, overtime, family medical leave and other protections. There is information available to help workers understand whether they are considered employees or independent...
employment law
A basic overview of bonuses under the FLSA
You may work hard all year, and thus look forward to your annual bonus. Many people in Denver use these bonuses to pay off bills, put into savings or simply spend as they wish. However, if you are wrongfully denied a bonus, it is good to have an understanding of what...
Pregnancy discrimination protections for workers
Workers are protected from discrimination based on pregnancy or discrimination based on the fact that they may become pregnant. To ensure they are protected from pregnancy discrimination, workers should be familiar with what is required of their employers. Protections...
New year brings key employment law changes to Colorado
Employment law is a frequent topic of discussion in Colorado. This is true from the perspective of employees and employers. As time passes, lawmakers seek to improve the circumstances for workers and ensure that employers are adhering to the law in various employment...
When are you owed your annual bonus or commissions?
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....
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...
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...
Be prepared to aggressively handle your retaliation case
Disagreements arise in the workplace all the time. In most cases, those disputes are resolved relatively easily without any harm coming to the parties involved. Sometimes, though, employers retaliate against employees for actions they disagree with, even when those...
Here’s what your employer can’t do under the FMLA
As a worker, you have multiple protections afforded to you under both state and federal law. Some of the most wide-ranging protections come from the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA). This federal law guarantees unpaid time off from your job without fear of negative...
Appealing a denied claim under CADA
If you think that you’ve been discriminated against in the workplace, then you need to file a complaint with Colorado Civil Rights Division (CCRD). This state agency is tasked with enforcing the Colorado Anti-Discrimination Act (CADA), which prohibits discrimination...
