Hey, boss, my coworker just cleared her throat twice. Can you send her home? As a manager in a pre-COVID office environment, what would you have done? Maybe nothing. Overreaction by a manager could have been seen as invading someone’s personal space and intruding upon someone’s private health concerns. However, during a pandemic,Go to Resource
Category: Employment
Business owners often attempt to categorize workers as independent contractors rather than employees. Many employers improperly assume that simply labeling a worker as an independent contractor will suffice. That is an extremely risky assumption. Incorrect designations can result in significant financial consequences to the employer. Administrative agencies and courts will look at theGo to Resource
As reported by the Denver Business Journal yesterday, a federal judge in New York ruled that a company violated state and federal wage laws by using unpaid interns. Although governmental agencies and nonprofit organizations appear exempt from the ruling, for-profit businesses should use caution when using unpaid interns, even interns who are receivingGo to Resource
On April 19, 2013, Governor Hickenlooper signed the Employment Opportunity Act into law. The new law goes into effect on July 1, 2013 and will restrict Colorado employers in their ability to obtain and use credit information for employment purposes. Key points of the new law include : Generally prohibits employers from using consumerGo to Resource
It is never easy to fire an employee, but if you are in this position there are a few pointers that, if followed, will minimize potential claims against your company. You don’t have to give a reason since Colorado is an “at-will” state, but it’s a good idea to have a good reasonGo to Resource