As a manager, executive or owner of a company, you probably have more demands for your attention than time to offer. Most days, you likely have to make difficult decisions about what tasks to prioritize and what ones to delegate to others, delay or do in a faster and...
Business Law
Using the rules of evidence to attack witness credibility
In a lot of cases involving employment law, it’s often hard to distinguish between a legitimate claim against an employer and an action that is brought by nothing more than a disgruntled employee who merely feels like he or she was treated unfairly. If you don’t...
Colorado businesses facing a bevy of ADA lawsuits
No Colorado business likes to be sued, especially when the lawsuit has some major questions about the underlying purpose and desires of the plaintiff. These feelings may be even more intense as companies are attempting to regain a sound financial footing after the...
Can you fire an employee over the phone or text?
It’s not something you want to do, but there may come a point when you need to fire an employee. Should you find yourself face-to-face with this situation, it’s critical that you implement a plan of action. There are many different ways to fire an employee, but doing...
Damages available for breach of a marketing contract
Limited cooperative associations in Colorado will likely need to market their goods or services in order to attract clients or customers. Contracts form the backbone of many marketing dealings. However, sometimes the marketer fails to uphold their end of the agreement...
Is it illegal to fire an employee who gets pregnant?
When you found out that one of your employees had gotten pregnant, you were happy for her. What you weren’t happy about was that you had just recently hired her and had expected her to take on a large role at the company. The role is complex, and by the time she would...
What property owners can do about construction defects
Construction defects can make home unlivable or diminish the value of a property. Dealing with construction defects can be difficult which is why property owners should be familiar with the different types of defects and the legal protections available to them to help...
Common accounting mistakes among small business owners
As a small business owner, there’s no shortage of accounting-related mistakes that can cost you time and money. Avoiding these is an absolute must, as you don’t want anything to affect the financial well-being of your organization. While no two companies take the same...
How to best handle a partnership dispute
When you go into business with a partner, it’s your hope that you get along 100% of the time. However, even if this holds true most the time, there will be situations in which a dispute moves to the forefront. The way you handle a partnership dispute is critical to...
Thinking of using a non-compete? Think again
As an employer, you do everything in your power to protect your business while ensuring that your employees are treated fairly. It sounds easy enough, but it’s certainly a delicate balance. An employment contract may be beneficial in striking an accord where...
