C-Level Law

Employment Agreements

By: Colin A. Walker

October 6, 2020

Most employees in the Unites States do not have written employment agreements and, in most cases, written employment agreements are unnecessary.

Newsflash: State Paid Leave Legislation

By: Colin A. Walker

September 29, 2020

From time-to-time, I am going to deviate from issues which relate specifically to C-Level Executives and discuss employment law issues which apply to all employees (C-Level Executives, after all, are employees and are subject to the laws which govern the rank and file). This is particularly important with new and emerging employment laws.  

Independent Contractors

By: Colin A. Walker

September 22, 2020

A common strategy to try to manage costs of a new business is to retain workers as independent contractors (sometimes misleadingly called “1099 employees”), rather than as employees. However, not all workers can be retained as independent contractors.

Duty of Loyalty

By: Colin A. Walker

September 15, 2020

In most states, some employees—regardless of any contractual obligations—owe a duty of loyalty to the employer, which is similar to a fiduciary duty, but not identical.

Commissions and Non-Discretionary Bonuses

By: Colin A. Walker

September 15, 2020

Poorly written (and unwritten) commission agreements have spawned a plethora of litigation. Commissions should be carefully thought-out and set forth in a clearly written commission agreement signed by the company and the C-Level executive.

Deferred Compensation

By: Colin A. Walker

September 15, 2020

In the start-up phase of a business, cash flow is often a difficult issue. R&D, equipment outlays, leasing and other costs often strain the finances of a new business.

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U.S. Department of Labor Proposes New Rule Regarding Independent Contractors

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New Employment Laws Go Into Effect August 10, 2022

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Employment Law for Boards of Directors

Terminations

Recap of Employment Law in the 2021 Colorado Legislative Session

HR and Employment Law Considerations for Returning to Work After COVID-19

Litigation

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Employment Law for Start-Ups

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Separation Agreements

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Considerations for Departing Executives

Measures to Reduce Risk upon Separation

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Termination of the Employment Relationship

Employment Law Changes To Expect Under the Biden Administration

Attorneys’ Fees Provisions

Golden Parachute or Golden Handcuffs?

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Arbitration Agreements

Choice of Law and Venue

Newsflash: Pay Equity Law Goes Into Effect

Intellectual Property

I’ve been offered stock options. What should I do before I accept them?

Paid Family Leave Ballot Initiative Passes in Colorado

Issuing Stock Options

Garden Leave

Non-Compete/Non-Solicitation Agreements

Employment Agreements

Newsflash: State Paid Leave Legislation

Independent Contractors

Duty of Loyalty

Commissions and Non-Discretionary Bonuses

Deferred Compensation