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...
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...
May 7, 2020 | Coronavirus, Limiting liability, Medium-sized business, Paycheck Protection Program, Small business, Small Business Administration
Paycheck Protection Program Loan: Overview of Forgiveness Requirements Recipients of loans under the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) need to ensure they use the loan proceeds for the purposes specified in the CARES Act in order to qualify for loan...
