Reductions-in-Force: Playing it Safe
The economic situation throughout much of the country is causing companies to consider reducing their workforce. This decision is not an easy one for anyone involved, and if it Is deemed necessary, must be properly handled to avoid the possibility of legal backlash. Selective reduction of your workforce can bring about discrimination charges if not done in the proper manner, as it typically does...
Read MoreHostile Work Environment is Harassment
Colorado employment law attorneys often hear complaints of hostile work environments, and as investigations and litigation begin, employers often don’t realize that a hostile work environment is a type of workplace harassment. We live in difficult economic times. We have recently come through what many have called the worst recession since the Great Depression. Indeed, some say that we...
Read MoreNew Employment Law Goes into Effect
Starting on November 14, 2011, a new employment law (PDF link) goes into effect, a law that many employers have vehemently opposed as “misleading and unnecessary.†This law, which applies to any employer who is subject to the National Labor Regulations Board, requires employers to post a notification of all employee rights, including the right to form and join unions. Employers find...
Read MoreAt Will Employment is not a Slam Dunk
Colorado is an “at will employment†state, which means that no worker is guaranteed employment for any reason, nor is an employer obligated to provide or continue employment, unless a separate employment contract has been drafted and agreed upon. Employment in Colorado can be terminated at any time, for almost any reason. However, while this doctrine is powerful, it is not a gateway...
Read MoreFighting Breach of Employment Contract with a Colorado Business Attorney
Finding the right employees to help you operate and develop your business can be very challenging. Once you’ve managed to find what you feel are the best people to help you grow your brand, holding onto them can be even more difficult, especially if there is a lot of competition within your niche. Just because you’ve had your employees sign a non compete agreement at the outset...
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