C-Level Law

July 27, 2022

How do lobbyists and lawyers work together to advance balanced legislation? Find out in this interview with Colin Walker and lobbyists Jeff Weist and Laura Long from Weist Capital Group.

New Law Requires Notice of Reason for Termination

By: Colin A. Walker

July 6, 2022

Senate Bill 22-234, which amended the Colorado Employment Security Act, passed by the Colorado legislature and signed into law by the Governor on May 25, 2022, requires Colorado employers to provide a written notice to an employee regarding unemployment benefits upon separation from employment.

Is Hair a Protected Class?

By: Colin A. Walker

June 9, 2022

Hair is a protected class. A number of states have enacted laws prohibiting discrimination against employees and candidates for employment based on hair and hairstyles historically associated with certain races and ethnicities on the theory that discrimination regarding hairstyles could be a proxy for discrimination based on race, ethnicity, religion or other protected classes.

2022 Colorado Legislative Session Brings Big Changes to Employment Law

By: Colin A. Walker

May 25, 2022

As in past legislative sessions, in 2022, the Democratically-controlled legislature had a keen interest in workplace legislation, substantially amending some of the most important employment statutes.

Forced Arbitration Injustice Repeal Act (“FAIR Act”)

By: Adrian P. Castro

May 17, 2022

The Forced Arbitration Injustice Repeal Act (“FAIR Act”) is a proposed piece of legislation that would ban all pre-dispute arbitration provisions or agreements in the context of employment, consumer, antitrust, or civil rights disputes.

Does Your Company Need a Privacy Policy?

By: Angie M. Fletcher

April 19, 2022

On the heels of other countries and states enacting their own privacy laws, the Colorado Privacy Act will soon go into effect July 2023. The recent wave of privacy legislation took off in 2018, with the European Union (EU) implementing the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

IT Forensics: Technology Security Issues That Employers Should Keep Top of Mind

By: Colin A. Walker

April 5, 2022

IT Forensics: Technology Security Issues That Employers Should Keep Top of Mind

“Sticks and stones can break my bones, but names can never hurt me…” Should Non-Disparagement Provisions be Included in Employment Agreements?

By: Colin A. Walker

March 16, 2022

In a non-disparagement agreement, a party agrees not to disparage, or make negative comments about, another party.

United States Women’s National Soccer Team Secures Historic $24 Million Equal Pay Settlement

By: Amanda C. Jokerst

March 1, 2022

The United States Women’s National Soccer Team (USWNT) secured a $24 million equal pay settlement with the United States Soccer Federation (USSF). The settlement included a promise by the USSF to equalize pay between the women and men’s national team.

Senate Passes Landmark Bill Ending Forced Arbitration of Workplace Sexual Harassment and Assault Claims

By: Adrian P. Castro

February 16, 2022

On Thursday, February 10, 2022, the Senate passed what is being heralded as a landmark bill ending forced arbitration of workplace sexual harassment and assault claims.

Can You Provide Different Benefits to Different Employees?

By: Colin A. Walker

February 2, 2022

Can an employer provide different benefits to different employees? For example could it offer the C-Suite better health insurance benefits than the rank and file? Or, could it offer healthcare insurance to full-time employees but not part-time?

Happy New Year: Ready or Not, Here Comes 2022!

By: Colin A. Walker

January 12, 2022

The beginning of a new year is a good time to review your employment policies and practices. Here are some to-dos that should help you stay ahead of the game in 2022.