On March 13, 2012, the Senate introduced a bill entitled the “Protecting Older Workers Against Discrimination Act” (POWADA). The legislation, co-sponsored by Iowa Senators, Tom Harkin (D) and Charles Grassley (R), as well as Senator Patrick Leahy (D-VT), seeks to restore significant protections of the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA) that the U.S. Supreme …
Category Archive: Employment Law
Feb 09
SEXUAL HARASSMENT
Does your boss talk about his sex life in front of you, or does he call you “babe” or “honey” or make other suggestive comments about your body? Does he make inappropriate comments about wanting to have sex with you? This conduct could be considered sexual harassment. If you think you are being sexually harassed, …
Jul 14
Non-Compete Agreements in Colorado
In Colorado, C.R.S. § 8-2-113 governs non-compete agreements. The statute precludes non-compete or non-solicitation agreements except for certain exceptions. Otherwise stated, most non-compete agreements are void and unenforceable in Colorado, unless the non-compete agreement concerns trade secrets; reimbursement of training costs; the sale of a business; or agreements with executive or management personnel. The exception …
Jul 08
DENVER EMPLOYMENT LAWYER
Denver Employment Attorney Gregory A. Hall represents plaintiffs who have claims against their employers for discrimination, harassment, equal pay act, overtime (FLSA), non-payment of wages, breach of contract, and wrongful discharge in violation of public policy. Mr. Hall has successfully litigated tort actions against employers as well. As co-counsel, Mr. Hall secured a million dollar …