Employment

A multi-chapter resource by Theresa Lynn Sidebotham, Esq. and Dr. Brent Lindquist about when and how an employer can require medical examinations if an employee has a mental health-related disability, and how the employer should approach this problem. A recent case gives some insight.

Need a reminder of “what not to do?” Here are ten easy ways for organizations to land in court over sexual harassment in the workplace, without really trying.

A multi-chapter resource which seeks to answer these questions: how much vacation time is standard, and what is legally required? What are vacation time traps to avoid? Learn more in these posts on Colorado’s laws.

When does a former employee’s social media activity become a breach of contract? Learn more about what courts across the country have to say about non-solicitation contracts in the digital 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.

In its first ministerial exception case post-Hosanna-Tabor, the Second Circuit Court of Appeals holds that a Lay Principal can’t sue her Catholic School for discrimination.

A three-part series about why most organizations need at least a few key written policies for HR matters, what those policies are, and how your business can get up to speed and have an employee handbook that functions for you.

A multi-chapter resource about employment investigations for religious organizations, including the importance of these investigations and how to develop a framework for conducting them.

A multi-chapter resource by Theresa Lynn Sidebotham, Esq. and Dr. Brent Lindquist about developing spiritual screening tools and some problems that such a project might encounter.

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.