by Sam Ventola | Oct 23, 2019 | Employment
Sexual Harassment Sexual harassment is quite a controversial topic and is very much in the news and the public psyche these days. With celebrities and other public figures being accused of it, what is it and more importantly, what can employers do to reduce this? Now...
by Sam Ventola | May 22, 2019 | Employment
Non-Compete Agreements We find that many people have misconceptions regarding the enforceability of non-compete agreements in Colorado. These are agreements entered into between employer and employee – usually something the employee signs when they first start. When...
by Sam Ventola | Nov 15, 2018 | Employment
“Benefits” of Having Independent Contractors Many business owners prefer to use independent contractors rather than hire employees. While on the surface, it may appear to be a great solution to avoid taxes, easier record keeping, no unemployment taxes or...
by Sam Ventola | Nov 1, 2018 | Employment
Free Speech or Employer Retaliation? Celebrities from all sides of the political spectrum are finding themselves in severe trouble for their protests and things they say. Colin Kaepernick, a former NFL quarterback, finds himself unable to find a team – probably...
by Sam Ventola | Oct 11, 2018 | Employment
The term “hostile work environment” gets used frequently but it is rarely defined. Not every hostile action at work is prohibited by the law. True hostile action claims must be based on discrimination – that is, being targeted based upon a protected class. ...
by Sam Ventola | Aug 2, 2018 | Employment
What’s the Story? The story of actor Thomas Gibson of the television show “Criminal Minds” is a great example of a workplace conflict. According to news reports, he had a disagreement with writer-producer Virgil Williams. The altercation escalated with Mr....