If you own a business in Colorado, you know that the state follows the “employment-at-will” policy. At-will employment defines the working contract between employers and employees. Neither employer nor employee needs to give notice or reason for termination, as long...
Month: March 2020
How to avoid wrongful terminations
As an employer, you may feel that every employee termination is justifiable. However, the law may not agree. While most cases will be legal, there may be some situations where an ex-employee could claim wrongful termination. If this happens, it could become costly for...
What is a voidable contract?
In the context of contracts, a contract can either be valid, void or voidable. According to UpCounsel, a voidable contract means that one or both of the parties to the contract has the ability to elect to make that contract void. That is, it is a power bestowed under...
5 reasons why your business needs an employee handbook
Every company is different. Maybe you own a retail shop with eight employees, or maybe you inherited your grandfather’s trash hauling business, or possibly you started your own company and it has grown from just you to 100 employees. An employee handbook does more...
Shifts in business risk may necessitate change
Risk mitigation is essential as a business owner but requires ongoing education. With this year’s changes, it is critical to understand the potential risks to be aware of to protect your business. You must adhere to state and federal employment laws, minimize...
Suing a public entity in Colorado
In the wake of several high-profile school shootings in Colorado, the question of legal culpability of public schools and employees has come to light. Families of affected students quickly learned that a unique set of laws limits the legal actions available to them....
