For parents, like many of your employees, accessing health care resources can be stressful and time-consuming, especially when it comes to their children. It can be especially true for parents with children who have special health care needs. It is important for these families to feel connected when searching for health and community-care resources. Mesa […]
With every interaction and transaction, a business gives its customers a positive, neutral or negative feeling. The last two have no place in a thriving company, while the first is a necessary component to happiness and success. In all likelihood, you can recall some experiences as a consumer that left you with a positive, if […]
The new presidential administration, perhaps more so than in the recent past, presents an embarrassment of riches for constitutional lawyers, including employment practitioners. A bewildering eruption of executive orders, personnel actions, lawsuits and countersuits is already underway. As a constitutional and employment attorney, I would love to jump in. But I don’t need to jump […]
For a long time, outside forces have shaped our local economies, especially in Colorado, where one shift in global policy can echo through our farms, our small businesses and our communities. Tariffs are one of those forces. You might hear the word and picture far-off debates in Washington, D.C., yet their impact can be deeply […]
There’s an old expression that goes, “March comes in like a lion and goes out like a lamb.” While that proverb generally holds true for weather, the 2025 year in the employment/human resources law arena has started out like a really, super big lion. Like really big. After all, it seems that a day doesn’t […]
If you’re like most people, you’ve worked for a variety of business owners and managers throughout your lifetime. Some of them likely stand out in your mind as individuals you enjoyed working for, while others created an unpleasant work environment. It’s also likely that you have a clear preference for the type of person you […]
While other employment/human resources laws certainly dominate the headlines (e.g., union bills, DEI Orders, etc.), it’s generally wage-and-hour issues where Colorado employers must be constantly diligent to ensure compliance or face near-certain claims from employees, administrative agencies or through litigations. So, you may ask, what wage-and-hour issues are those? Well, here’s just a few: Make […]
In a previous column, I shared several negative side effects associated with bringing personal baggage to work. I described how even long-term top performers can stumble and fall when they’re unable to effectively manage their personal issues in the workplace. I also elaborated on the domino effect these uncontrolled issues can have on the workplace […]
I am certain most people reading this column do not employ college athletes, but bear with me. The college football season recently ended, but the business of college sports grinds on. During the previous presidential administration, efforts to have student athletes classified as employees both for the payment of wages under the Fair Labor Standards […]
Becoming a homeowner is one of the most significant milestones in life. It’s a moment filled with excitement, anticipation and, for many, a touch of anxiety. For first-time homebuyers, navigating the real estate market can feel overwhelming, but with proper education and preparation, the process can be smooth and rewarding. Here are just some of […]