BusinessSafe - Law for Business

The Future of the FLSA Overtime Rule

This post highlights what has happened with the FLSA Overtime Rule since the court stopped the DOL from implementing the rule back in November 2016.

Employee or Independent Contractor? Answering the Question in the Internet Age

Is the internet changing the way courts look at whether a worker is an independent contractor? The Colorado Court of Appeals examines this timely question.

Is Your Independent Contractor Really an Employee? Take a Closer Look at the Rules

Is your independent contractor really an employee? Can you pass the test for an independent contractor? Take a closer look at the Colorado rules in this post to learn more.

How Can I Get My Business Up to Speed on an Employee Handbook? Part 3 of a Series on Employee Handbooks

Part Three of a series on employee handbooks discusses practical options for how businesses can create an employee handbook.

What Policies Should Be Part of a Standard Employee Handbook? Part 2 of a Series on Employee Handbooks

Part Two of a series addressing employee handbooks discusses what policies should be part of a standard employee handbook and why you need them.

Does My Organization Need an Employee Handbook? Part 1 of a Series on Employee Handbooks

Has your business been functioning on unwritten rules? Do you need a formal employee handbook? Part One of this series on employee handbooks explores this topic.

Colorado Employer Update: 2017 Legislative Session in Review

How will the laws passed during the 2017 Colorado Legislative Session impact your business? Learn more about the laws that may be of interest to Colorado employers in this overview.

Are You Asking a Candidate “Illegal” Questions in the Job Interview?

Are you asking a candidate “illegal” questions in a job interview? This post explores some of the common problem questions to avoid and suggests tips for keeping the hiring process legal and safe for all.

Agents Aren't Just for Sport Stars, Part 2

This post discusses the duties of the principal to the agent and the important legal doctrine of apparent agency, also known as agency by estoppel.

At-Will Employment in Colorado: Can You Really Fire Someone for Any Reason?

Can you really fire someone for any reason? This informative Colorado employment law post explores the at-will employment doctrine and its exceptions.