What you need to know if you drive for work

Kelli R. Riley of Riley Law

Are you driving for your employer, such as being a truck driver or delivery person? There are a lot of different scenarios in which you are covered by your employer by either their insurance or as compensation. There are a lot of grey areas here, but Riley Law has you covered – watch our video … Read more

Can I be fired for talking out on social media?

Kelli R. Riley of Riley Law

This one is a little bit more complicated and doesn’t have as straight forward of an answer. In some instances you may be protected under the National Labor Relations Act – we suggest watching the video below to learn more about your situation.

New Colorado minimum wage

Kelli R. Riley of Riley Law

On today’s Coffee with Kelli, we’re breaking down how the Colorado minimum wage increases are going to affect you, even if you are making more than minimum wage.

Can they make me keep working?

Kelli R. Riley of Riley Law

This question has been asked a lot in the face of COVID-19, but mainly in the instance of “Can they make me keep coming into work if I am a high-risk individual, live with someone who is high-risk, etc.. The answer is yes and we’re explaining why in the video below!

Can I be fired if I’m injured at work?

Kelli R. Riley of Riley Law

We hear this a lot – and the answer is maybe! This depends on a lot of different variables, but you have protections under the Family Medical Leave Act. Watch our video to learn more!

FMLA for Common Law Marriage

Kelli R. Riley of Riley Law

To answer the question of whether or not you can take FMLA leave for your common law spouse requires the answer to the following questions: How long have you lived together? Why do they need to take the leave? The details are important here!

How do I ask for accommodations?

Kelli R. Riley of Riley Law

We get a lot of questions about disabilities in the workplace, and here is the most common one: How do I ask for accommodations? You must clearly ask for an accommodation from your employer and they must have knowledge of said disability. We go into further detail in the video below!

June 15, 2020 Supreme Court Decision

Kelli R. Riley of Riley Law

Under Title XIII, all individuals, who work somewhere with 15 employees or more, are now protected from discrimination on the basis of sex (includes sexual orientation and gender identity), national origin, race, age, and disability. We’re breaking it down and explaining what that means for you in the workplace setting.

Can I be fired for my political views?

Kelli R. Riley of Riley Law

In this week’s Coffee with Kelli, we’re discussing when you can and can’t be fired for expressing political views while at work. The short answer is yes if you work at a private workplace. However, if you are part of a protected class, you may have been wrongfully terminated. Watch our video to learn more!