Employment Law
Elizabeth Lewis, MS, JD Is Your Denver Small Business Lawyer
The Law Office of E.C. Lewis, P.C. provides employment law advice to small businesses. Whether you are just launching your Denver small business and needing to hire employees or independent contractors for the first time, or are a growing business needing to hire more employees, Elizabeth Lewis can provide the guidance you need.
The key to ensuring you are complying with Colorado employment law is focusing on four areas:
- Hiring
- Working with employees
- Reviewing contracts
- Determining whether a person is an employee or an independent contractor
Hiring Employees in Colorado
There are a number of areas where Elizabeth can help you properly apply Colorado employment law. For example, when hiring new employees, it is important that your employment agreements are well written and cover all aspects of the employer/employee relationship. The same is true of your independent contractor agreements, which will have to address the sometimes subtle differences between contractors and employees. Elizabeth can also help you stay current on the nuances involved with hiring employees from out of state and when needed refer you to experts in those states. And, if you have a younger workforce, she can provide the information you need to understand the rules around employing minors and interns.Managing Relationships with Employees
There are a number of areas where Elizabeth can help you properly apply Colorado employment law. For example, when hiring new employees, it is important that your employment agreements are well written and cover all aspects of the employer/employee relationship. The same is true of your independent contractor agreements, which will have to address the sometimes subtle differences between contractors and employees. Elizabeth can also help you stay current on the nuances involved with hiring employees from out of state and when needed refer you to experts in those states. And, if you have a younger workforce, she can provide the information you need to understand the rules around employing minors and interns.Independent Contractor or Employee?
While having independent contractors may seem easy as you do not have to pay their taxes, have workers compensation on them, or adhere to employment law, unfortunately it is not as simple as calling someone an independent contractor to make someone an independent contractor. To have an independent contractor requires that the person truly fits the definition of an independent contractor. As there are different tests on the state, federal and IRS level, Elizabeth can work with your business to make sure your workers are classified correctly. Failure to classify someone correctly can end up costing you thousands to hundreds of thousands of dollars so you want to make sure it is done right to begin with.Helping Business Owners and Employees Adhere to Colorado Employment Law
Ultimately, Colorado employment law and federal employment law are designed to define and protect the rights of companies and employees in the context of a business relationship. The goal is ensure that both parties are treated fairly by one another and, if necessary, by the courts.
Elizabeth’s in-depth understanding of the statutes that govern employer/employee relationships can help your business stay in compliance and protect you from costly legal issues. The first step in capitalizing on her extensive experience and expertise is to arrange a time to talk with her about the challenges you face. Contact Elizabeth today.
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The Law Office of E.C. Lewis, P.C. understands that not all business owners can take the time out of their busy schedules to come to an office, appointments are available by phone, online, and through video-conferencing for those individuals who are on the go. Contact the Law Office of E.C. Lewis, P.C. today to schedule an appointment!
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- Commercial real estate purchases
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