Colorado Employment Law

Colorado Anti-Discrimination Act

  • We aggressively defend employers subject to this state discrimination law but not the federal discrimination laws.
  • We provide proactive advice and litigation defense for employers who are fighting more unique discrimination claims that are brought under this law, including sexual orientation, transgender and marital status discrimination.

Wage Act

  • We draft effective and easily enforceable wage agreements to avoid claims under this law, especially by discharged employees.
  • We proactively counsel and advise employers on the distinctive aspects of this law to recognize issues and avoid claims.
  • We aggressively defend employers against the various and sometimes unique wage payment claims brought under this law.

Lawful Activities Statute

  • We proactively advise and counsel employers on difficult issues under this law, including the use of marijuana and alcohol by employees.
  • We aggressively defend employers against claims brought under this law.

Employment Opportunity Act

  • We proactively advise and counsel employers on properly using credit reports of job applicants and employees in order to evaluate them effectively, and at the same time avoid claims.
  • We aggressively defend employers against claims brought under this law.

Employment Verification Act

  • We proactively advise and counsel employers on hiring legally in Colorado and providing verification of that to Federal and State agencies.
  • We aggressively defend employers against claims brought under this law.

Social Media and Workplace Act

  • We proactively advise and counsel employers on how they can use social media in the workplace properly to assess job applicants and employees, and conduct investigations.
  • We aggressively defend employers against claims brought under this law.

Areas of Expertise

Practicing in Colorado, Montana, and Wyoming

  • Wrongful Discharge
  • Discrimination
  • Harassment
  • Retaliation
  • Accommodation Issues
  • Leave Issues
  • Wage and Hour
  • Affirmative Action and OFCCP
  • Labor Law and Union Issues
  • Drugs and Alcohol
  • Employment Agreements
  • Non-Compete and Non-Solicitation Agreements
  • Severance Agreements
  • Waiver and Release Agreements
  • Employment Policies and Employment Handbooks