Losing a job is a challenging experience, especially when you suspect an unjust termination. In Colorado, employees have certain rights that protect them from wrongful termination. Understanding how to prove wrongful termination can empower you to seek justice if you...
Ensuring that all employees receive fair compensation speaks volumes about your company's ethics and fosters a positive and loyal working environment. When employees feel valued and treated fairly, productivity and morale tend to soar. So how can Colorado employers...
Exempt employees do not fall under the provisions of the federal laws governing minimum wages and overtime. As noted by TheStreet.com, however, individual state laws could determine the minimum salary for an exempt employee. Colorado, for example, has set the current...
Under the Family and Medical Leave Act, eligible employees can take unpaid, job-protected leave for specified family and medical reasons. While this provision offers protection to workers, some may encounter obstacles when they try to exercise these rights....
Working in a toxic environment can be emotionally and physically draining. It can affect productivity, health and personal life, leaving you feeling trapped and stressed. This blog will explore strategies on what to do when you find yourself in such an environment....
The workplace is a diverse environment filled with various personalities. As such, not every interaction will be amicable, and there might be instances of personal dislike. But, does this mean an employer in Colorado can terminate an employee merely because they do...
Employers must pay their employees a fair wage for their labor. If employers fail to do so, that may potentially be wage theft. However, employers and employees may arrange or declare wage deductions. In this case, it is important to understand which wage deductions...
If your employer approaches you with a termination, lay-off or any other form of end-of-employment action, it is possible that you will receive a separation or severance agreement that they expect you to sign. Separation agreements can be mutually beneficial to both...
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...
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...
