Understand the variety of employment law areas and how they overlap with each other.
Many employers and employees alike are concerned with the often-complicated legalities of the workplace environment. There are a myriad of potential legal issues, and a base of case law and statutory authority that requires constant updates for all parties. This topic will help you develop an understanding of current employment law and the basic trends that are identifiable in Colorado. The material will explain the variety of employment law areas and how they overlap with each other. This information is critical for employers and risk managers to assist in developing an overall plan for their workplace environment. You should expect a fluid discussion of ideas, while also receiving straightforward and hopefully helpful information.
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Agenda
Introduction to Employment Law Basics
- What Is Employment Law?
- Specific Important Areas of Employment Law
- Employer, Employee, Attorneys
Case Law and New Statutes in Colorado
- Colorado Specific State Law Cases
- Federal Cases
- What's New?
- Trends
Practical Issues and Updates
- Avoiding Litigation - Knowledge and Experience
- Wage and Hour
- Civil Rights Issues/Employment Discrimination
- Workers' Compensation and Injuries in the Workplace
- The Work Environment Post-COVID-19
- The Overlap of Areas
Recap and Summary
- What Has Been Learned?
- Three Cs
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Credits
OnDemand Course
This course was last revised on July 15, 2021.
Call 1-866-352-9540 for further credit information.
This program does NOT qualify, nor meet the National Standard for NASBA accreditation.
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Faculty

James B. Fairbanks, Esq.
Freeman Mathis & Gary, LLP
- Partner at Freeman Mathis & Gary, LLP and a member of the firm’s Labor & Employment, Tort & Catastrophic Loss, and Appellate practice sections
- Practice includes defense of employers in all employment-related claims, premises liability, and general liability defense
- Has a broad base of litigation experience, including domestic relations and criminal defense
- Counsels various carriers on components of bad faith insurance practices as it pertains to the handling of workers’ compensation claims
- Conducts regular seminars and workshops and has been a regular presenter for Lorman
- Member of the American, Colorado, and Denver Bar Associations, the Defense Research Institute and the Colorado Defense Lawyers Association
- J.D. Degree, University of Colorado School of Law; B.A. Degree, Adams State College
- Can be contacted at [email protected]
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