Jun 30, 2021 | Coronavirus, COVID-19, Employment, Medium-sized business, Small business, Vaccinations
The EEOC has issued guidance on COVID-19 vaccinations for employers Many employers are wondering, can I require employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19 before being allowed to return to work? The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), which...
Feb 9, 2021 | business attorney, COVID-19, Entrepreneurs, Medium-sized business, Small business
5-Star certification program for Colorado businesses The State of Colorado recently announced the 5-Star State Certification program. This is a process operating at the county and municipality level to encourage and certify businesses to implement COVID-related safety...
Jan 4, 2021 | Employment, Medium-sized business, Small business
New employment laws for 2021 take effect New laws taking effect in Colorado as of January 1 will affect how businesses pay their employees, how they must post job openings, and how much leave they must offer. Here are some highlights: Equal pay for equal work Equal...
Sep 24, 2020 | Corporation, Employment, Medium-sized business, paid sick leave, Small business
Colorado’s new paid sick leave law Earlier this year the Colorado legislature passed, and the governor signed, the Healthy Families and Workplaces Act (HFWA). Beginning January 1, 2021, employers in Colorado with more than 16 employees must begin providing earned paid...
Sep 10, 2020 | business attorney, Contract, Corporation, Employment, Entrepreneurs, Franchises, Independent contractor, Limiting liability, LLC, Small business, Startups
Buying a franchise? A good business lawyer can help you get set up right Many corporate “refugees” are thinking of starting their own business, and franchises are a popular way to do that. While there are aspects that are peculiar to the franchise model, many of the...
Jun 8, 2020 | Emergency loans, Medium-sized business, Paycheck Protection Program, Small business, Small Business Administration
Paycheck Protection Program: new legislation clarifies rules and extends period to use funds Last week the President signed legislation that clarifies the terms of Paycheck Protection Program loans and makes those terms more favorable to small business. The bill is...