Colorado Employment LawRegardless of the type of litigation, we understand that litigation can threaten to engulf a company. We litigate these types of “bet the company” cases frequently and are sensitive to the impact they can have on our clients’ businesses. Our experience and attention to detail enable us to focus on one goal: zealously representing our clients’ best interests. We often successfully litigate against state and federal agencies and law firms many times our size. Organizations like Super Lawyers, Best Lawyers in America, and Martindale Hubbell frequently recognize our expertise. Countless lawyers can claim to be involved in “litigation.” We are trial lawyers.

ADVICE AND COUNSEL FOR COLORADO EMPLOYMENT

Employment regulations are complex and can leave companies open to potential liability. We have more than 20 years of experience counseling businesses of all sizes—from startups to major public companies—and in multiple industries including retail, cannabis, energy, health care, technology, manufacturing, real estate, food and beverage, investment banking, business consulting and other services. We help clients prepare for legal challenges that can arise and provide sound advice in all areas, including:

Interviewing and hiring practices, including drug testing and background checks
New hire agreements
Wrongful termination claims
Wage and hour
Employee discipline
Independent contractors: classification issues; agreements
Unemployment, including audits

Avoiding and addressing discrimination and harassment in the workplace
Paid leave and parental leave; vacation and time off policies
Labor unions, collective bargaining, and other traditional labor issues
Safety issues
Employee privacy law
Employee agreements, policies, and handbooks

Fortis partners with clients to determine the best policies and processes for each specific company or industry and assists businesses in setting up compliance programs aimed at eliminating potentially unlawful conduct. In addition, our team actively stays abreast of recent developments in employment law in Colorado, and offers client alerts and specialized seminars to help employers understand how to effectively implement new legal requirements into their policies and workplace culture.

EMPLOYMENT LAW DISPUTE RESOLUTION

The Fortis employment law team in Colorado has successfully negotiated, mediated, arbitrated, and resolved hundreds of disputes to keep our clients from going to court or facing regulatory sanctions. We help clients prepare workplace dispute resolution policies and navigate difficult issues that commonly arise in many areas, including:

Compensation and wage disputes such as incorrect or unpaid wages, separation pay, pay equity, and overtime pay
Leaves of absence that comply with Family and Medical Leave Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act, and state workers’ compensation statutes
Disability discrimination
Disciplinary actions and termination policies
Sexual harassment

Fortis also has expertise conducting internal investigations to help companies uncover and report on potential violations of the law and has provided counsel and compliance solutions to those already facing government agency charges and investigations.

EMPLOYMENT LAW LITIGATION

Employers today face a minefield of complicated and ever-changing state and federal employment laws. Although we strive to help our clients find strategic alternatives to litigating, sometimes it cannot be avoided. Our employment litigation team in Colorado has extensive trial experience in both state and federal court defending employers against many different types of claims, including:

Discrimination based on race, religion, ethnicity, age, marital status and sexual orientation
Sexual harassment
Retaliation
Wrongful discharge
Disability accommodation
Wage and hour disputes
Protection of company trade secrets
Enforcement of non-compete agreements

The Fortis employment litigation team in Colorado stays up-to-date and informed on employment law cases around the country and new legal developments. Through early case assessment and a thorough understanding of our clients’ businesses and objectives, we identify and recommend litigation tactics and strategies that drive efficient and successful outcomes.

EMPLOYMENT LAW LITIGATION

Fortis Law Partners co-founder, Chris Lamb, is certified as a labor & employment arbitrator by the American Arbitration Association® (AAA), the nation’s leading provider of alternative dispute resolution services. She serves on the AAA Panel of Labor & Employment Arbitrators and is available for selection to help arbitrate employment-related disputes throughout the country for those who wish to resolve conflicts out of court.