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No matter how small, businesses can have various moving parts with different departments and employees. As these organizations grow and operate, employers must do so in compliance with relevant local and federal employment laws. However, requiring employees to read...
Employers ought to pay meticulous attention to numerous aspects of their operations to help maintain a thriving and compliant organization. One crucial element often overlooked that can have profound consequences is confirming that employees' job classifications are...
The corporate world is notoriously competitive and you likely want to gain every possible advantage where you can. At the core of any successful company is its employees. You need hard working employees who understand and accept the core ethos of the business. While...
Thanks to years of campaigns and significant legislation, you may understandably believe that ageism at work is a thing of the past. Unfortunately, although the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA) was specifically created to protect employees, and potential...
Many employees work, at least in part, for tips. This is most common in bars and restaurants across Colorado, but you’ll also find other professionals, such as food delivery drivers or valets, who rely heavily on tips to make ends meet. Those who work in “tipped”...
It's been about 30 years since the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) was signed into law in 1993. This landmark law changed Denver businesses' responsibilities toward their employers who are pregnant, have recently had a child or are dealing with a seriously ill...
National origin is a protected employment class under both federal law and Colorado law. As most employers know, that means it’s illegal to discriminate against an employee or applicant because of where they, their parents or their ancestors are from. What some...
Companies must have policies against sexual harassment. It’s crucial that there are specific steps for employees and supervisors to follow when someone has a complaint about any type of sexual harassment. There are a few points to include in the response plan your...
Both hourly employees and non-exempt salaried employees are entitled to receive overtime pay in certain circumstances. If a company fails to pay workers overtime as required under federal and Colorado state laws, it could face wage claims from their staff. Not only...
As an employer, you need to be able to rely on your employees to show up and do the job that you hired them to perform. Workers who take unexpected leaves of absence can affect your business logistics. When someone will be gone for more than a few days, you may have...