As an employer operating in Colorado and possibly other states, it's important that you comply with both federal and state laws regarding employee rights. Some of the more confusing rights that workers may improperly assert include the right to take unpaid leave....
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Accommodations for nursing mothers required in Colorado
Employers must abide by both federal and state laws regarding workplace accommodations for employees who are also nursing mothers. Where state laws provide employees greater protections, as is generally the case in Colorado, they take precedence over federal...
Does my business have to pay maternity leave benefits?
One common Colorado employee complaint is companies who do not offer paid maternity leave. There are many types of leave you, as an employer, must provide for your employees. Your employee may have maternity leave, but your business does not necessarily have to...
Pros and cons of leave benefits for pet-owning employees
At Overturf McGath & Hull, we know that people love their pets. Although many of your employees may regard them as members of the family, federal law does not extend FMLA protections and similar benefits to pets. This can cause a conundrum for employees caring for...