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The distinction between employees and independent contractors is a crucial one for businesses for many reasons. To avoid legal risk, ensure that your business’s personnel classifications comply with Colorado law.

Does your business have enough insurance where it matters most? This post discusses the often-neglected areas of coverage and why your organization needs to ensure it has adequate coverage.

In July, Colorado became the thirteenth state in the nation to require paid sick leave. Employers should prepare now for compliance with this new law, which goes into effect on January 1, 2021.

Abusive speech is no longer protected by Section 7 of the National Labor Relations Act. Employers now have more authority to discipline employees for offensive language in the workplace.

Videoconferencing is here to stay, at least for now, this post addresses possible platforms, meeting basics, security measures, and how you can share your meeting with a broader audience.

Can an employer require its employees be vaccinated against the flu? What are the legal consequences of doing so? Are there any specific areas of concern that could expose the organization to legal liability?

Employees may be going back to work soon, but without a vaccine, COVID-19 could continue to be an issue in the workplace. Here we discuss what an employer should do if an employee tests positive for COVID-19.

What is the Payroll Protection Program? How can an employer qualify for loan forgiveness? What are the application details? This post will discuss the law and give guidance on how to apply.

Every organization should have a telecommuting policy in place to protect the organization and promote best practice with its employees, now more than ever during stay-at-home orders. We discuss best practices here.

The COVID-19 global pandemic has many employers wondering how much longer they can afford to keep their workers employed. How can employers avoid layoffs while protecting the financial health of the organization?