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Partner-Led Advocacy for High-Stakes Workplace Disputes and Executive Transitions

Denver Employment Law Attorneys

A complicated web of changing state and federal laws controls the relationship between an employer and an employee in today’s workplace. You need a partner who knows how high the stakes are in employment conflict, whether you’re an executive trying to protect your job or a business owner trying to protect your business. We represent the people and businesses that drive Colorado’s economy. We have decades of litigation experience and handle high-stakes disputes with the speed and strategic accuracy they require.

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How We Can Help

Employment Litigation & Strategic Counsel

We focus our employment law practice on high-stakes cases where having experience with tactical litigation is very important. We help both plaintiffs and defendants in cases that could hurt their professional reputations and business continuity.

Practice Areas

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    Discrimination & Harassment

    We help people and small businesses file claims for unfair treatment based on their race, sex, age, religion, or disability. We take action to hold wrongdoers accountable or defend against false claims, whether it’s handling EEOC cases or suing for sexual harassment or a hostile work environment.

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    Wage & Hour / FMLA

    Disputes over unpaid wages, commissions, and overtime can hurt a person’s ability to make a living or a business’s bottom line. We sue over compliance issues with the Colorado Wage Act and the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), as well as complicated claims under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA).

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    Wrongful Termination

    When a termination goes against public policy or breaks an existing contract, the consequences are huge. We negotiate and litigate wrongful discharge claims, always with the goal of finding solutions that protect our clients’ professional and financial futures.

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    Employment Contracts & Non-Competes

    We know how to follow Colorado’s strict rules about non-solicitation, restrictive covenants, and trade secrets. We protect intangible assets and professional mobility, whether we’re looking over a high-level executive severance package or suing over the exposure of private data.

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Strategic Advocacy for the Modern Workplace

No business leader or professional wants to have to fight in court over their job or business. But even the best-written personnel policies can’t always stop a conflict from getting worse. When informal talks break down, litigation is the only way to protect your future.

Trial-Ready Representation Across Colorado

Your legal strategy must be prepared for the courtroom from the outset. Every file at Arckey & Steele benefits from our decades of trial experience. We prepare for the verdict, not just “the process.”

Our partners have successfully handled employment matters before all tiers of the legal system, including the EEOC, the Colorado Civil Rights Division, and the United States Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit.

Other Workplace Issues

Related Employment Law Issues We Handle

Beyond our primary practice areas, we provide partner-led advocacy for specialized workplace disputes:
Retaliation & Civil Rights Charges
Severance & Separation Negotiations
Unemployment Compensation Disputes
Executive Compensation & Benefit Claims
Tort Claims & Employee Relations Counseling
Breach of Fiduciary Duty & Duty of Loyalty
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Resolve Employment Conflict Before it Disrupts Your Work

Time is rarely on your side when it comes to employment law. A disagreement that isn’t settled takes away your focus, your reputation, and your momentum. Getting partner-led advice early on can make the difference between a quick solution and a long, expensive legal battle.

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Our Process

Strategic Phases of Your Employment Dispute

1 Forensic Case Assessment

We stress-test the facts of your claim against current Colorado case law and statutory thresholds.

2 Defining the Leverage Strategy

We build a roadmap based on your objectives—whether that is a discreet out-of-court settlement or aggressive litigation.

3 Adversarial Litigation

We manage discovery and motion practice strategically to corner the opposition and secure the evidence they’d rather keep hidden.

4 Strategic Resolution

Our end goal is always aligned with your professional or business objectives, ensuring the resolution protects your future.

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What Sets Us Apart

The Boutique Advantage in Employment Law

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Selective caseloads

We don’t work on a volume-based model. We limit our cases to ensure each client receives forensic attention.

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Unfiltered Access

You work directly with the senior attorney handling your case in court—never a group of junior associates.

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A Litigation-First Mentality

We prepare every case for court, which gives us the power to negotiate from a position of true strength.

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FAQ’s

Employment Law: Frequently Asked Questions

Before we file, we do a forensic cost-benefit analysis. We think about the “opportunity cost” to your business or career, making sure that the possible recovery is worth the trouble.

In Colorado, the “American Rule” says that each side usually has to pay their own fees. But a lot of employment laws, like the FLSA and the Civil Rights Act, let fees be shifted. We check your situation early on to see if we can get your legal fees.

You can’t be fired in Colorado for illegal reasons like discrimination, retaliation, or going against public policy, even though the state is “at-will.” We look into the details of your departure to see if there was a legal violation.

Some of the strictest laws about restrictive covenants in the country are in Colorado. We help clients figure out if an agreement is void under current state law by making sense of these complicated issues.

Resources

Navigating the Colorado Workplace: Latest Insights

Explore our resources on the evolving landscape of Colorado employment law, from shifting discrimination standards to new wage and hour regulations.

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Protect Your Professional Interests Today

Disagreements at work can do more than just mess up your daily routine; they can also put your business, your ownership, and your long-term value at risk. Getting legal help early on can make a big difference in how a complicated termination or a high-stakes contract dispute turns out. Don’t leave your job or your company’s reputation to chance; let’s figure out what to do next.

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