A company whose departing employee has insider knowledge of trade secrets may ask the employee to sign a restrictive covenant, also known as a non-compete agreement. What comprises such an agreement and how do courts respond if a problem arises that jeopardizes the...
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An older employee requires a specially worded severance agreement
There are specific rules to follow when drafting a severance agreement for a departing employee aged 40 or older. The content must satisfy standards established under certain government agencies or the agreement will be unenforceable in court. Understanding the...
Recent changes to the requirements for a separation notice
Thanks to important changes to Colorado’s employment laws, employees receive better protection in matters of non-compete agreements, wage theft, misclassification and more. One particular change under Senate Bill 22-234 deals with the administration and funding of...
What are common FMLA topics?
The federal and state governments want to ensure that your rights under the Family Medical Leave Act or FMLA protect you. While there are many aspects of the text, some instances arise more often than others. Exercising the rights afforded under FMLA may help to...
What are different ways an employer may terminate you?
An employment contract spells out the conditions of your employment. It should also describe how your time as an employee can end. If your contract includes termination clauses, it can be worth it to examine them carefully. You should know how your workplace superiors...
Can GINA protect you from genetic discrimination at work?
Every workplace requires trust and transparency. Sharing personal information, like details about your genetics, may be uncomfortable for you. However, you should feel confident that your employer will not use this information against you. Unfortunately, genetic...
How can you prove age discrimination in the workplace?
Age discrimination is the most common form of discrimination in the workplace. Employees do not always recognize it when it happens. However, it is illegal under the Colorado Anti-Discrimination Act. Examples of age discrimination Some examples of possible age...
Taking a look at the Equal Pay for Equal Work Act
Starting in 2021, employers in Colorado have had to adhere to the Equal Pay for Equal Work Act. This law addresses the longstanding history of certain individuals – women and people of color in particular – not receiving the same compensation as their male or non-POC...
What protections does the FMLA give to employees?
The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) exists so that employees can take unpaid leave for certain family and medical situations which may arise. The FMLA specifies what those situations are and, when they happen to someone, grants an employee the right to take time...
How do employers enforce a non-compete agreement?
Colorado has narrow guidelines for legal non-compete agreements. Contracts are only valid to protect trade secrets, enforce educational fee reimbursement, preserve the sale of the business, or for executive-level employees. The terms of the agreement must also be...
