Employment Agreements
Your business is expanding; you need an extra pair of hands. Whether you hire full-time employees or work with contractors, putting expectations in writing helps protect your business interests and your legal rights. We offer a variety of employment contracts, independent contractor agreements, and a helpful book on employment law.
Employment Contracts
Employment contracts are agreements between an employer and an employee that spell out the responsibilities of both parties, including: the employee's responsibilities, wages, benefits and grounds for termination. They can also specify that client lists or inventions are “trade secrets” that are the property of the employer.
Contracts for Services
You need help for just one or two projects, so you’re thinking of hiring an independent contractor. Before you do, put the agreement in writing with a contract for services. Written agreements spell out the contractor's duties, how much you will pay, and how disputes will be resolved. Using a contract for services helps prove to the IRS that the worker is not your employee, which can prevent costly misunderstandings.
Age Certificates
If you plan to hire a worker under age 18, make sure to ask for an age certificate, Colorado’s equivalent of a work permit. Filled out by the employees’ school, the form should stay on file at your business while the employee works for you.
Learn More About Employment Law
As an employer, you engage in activities like interviewing job applicants, designing a benefits package, paying your employees, firing employees, and posting legal notices. Although these activities sound simple, they are governed by specific statutes to protect you and your employee. To learn more about legal requirements that affect your business and to avoid costly mistakes, turn to Bradford's Employment Law Guidebook: For Colorado Business Owners and Human Resource Professionals. Business owners and human resources managers alike will find this book helpful for navigating the maze of overlapping federal and state employment laws and regulations.
