Delayed wages can create financial obstacles for you and your family and cause penalties to your employer. If your paycheck is not issued on time, you may be unable to cover daily expenses. Fortunately, the Colorado Wage Act outlines private employers’ obligations to...
Understanding overtime pay is important for employees to ensure they receive fair compensation for their extra hours worked. Federal and state laws mandate overtime pay to compensate employees for working beyond the standard 40-hour workweek. However, there are...
Wage theft is a serious yet often overlooked issue for employees in all industries and areas. Although some forms of wage theft are well-documented, it is easy to miss some lesser-known variations. There are several that you should watch for and address right away....
Changes to Colorado's wage theft laws are set to take effect on January 1, 2023. The changes impose higher penalties on employers who commit a variety of wage-related offenses. What should employers and employees be aware of going forward? Late Payment Of Wages...
Workers deserve the pay they have earned from a hard day’s work. When they do not receive the wages they have earned for the hours they have worked, wage and hour laws protect them. Workers need to be familiar with employment laws that provide protections including...
Every driver knows that owning a car comes at a price. Not only are you paying for the car itself, but you're also paying to keep it in good condition and insured. And when it comes to people who drive for a living, the price of owning and maintaining a car seems to...
Workers who feel trapped in a job may be slow to make a claim for wages they believe they are owed. If you are in that situation, you need to know that Colorado law protects you and makes it much easier for you to file a claim for wages you may be entitled to for any...
Working for a company but not being classified as an employee can cause quite a few issues. Most people -- whether they reside in Colorado or elsewhere -- just want jobs, good jobs that offer a living wage and benefits. Unfortunately, some may find that they are hired...
Numerous people across the country work for employers who start their salaries at minimum wage. Every state has different laws when it comes to how much minimum wage is. What does Colorado's current minimum wage law say? According to the state's Department of Labor...
In Colorado and elsewhere, how one's job status is classified can make a big impact on one's pay and ability to receive benefits. Recently, a man in another state has filed a class action lawsuit against his employer, United Van Lines, claiming that his employment...
