Gokenbach Law represents employers in a wide range of employment law matters, providing strategic counsel and vigorous advocacy to help businesses navigate an increasingly complex regulatory and litigation environment. We partner with our clients to manage risk, resolve disputes efficiently, and implement practical workplace solutions that support their operational and business objectives.

Our attorneys advise employers at every stage of the employment relationship — from hiring and workplace policy development to discipline, separation, and post-employment issues. When disputes arise, we defend employers in administrative proceedings, arbitration, and litigation in state and federal courts. We approach each matter with a focus on practical outcomes, sound judgment, and alignment with our clients’ broader business goals.

Our experience includes the following areas:

  • Administrative claims, hearings, and appeals before the Colorado Department of Labor and Colorado Civil Rights Division
  • Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA) claims
  • Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) claims
  • Colorado Anti-Discrimination Act (CADA) claims, including discrimination, harassment, and retaliation
  • Colorado Healthy Families and Workplaces Act (HFWA) claims
  • Contract Disputes & Negotiations
  • Defending Class & Collective Actions
  • Drafting employment agreements, including non-competition, non-solicitation, and confidentiality agreements
  • Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) charges of discrimination
  • Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) claims
  • Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) claims
  • Management training programs
  • Pregnancy Discrimination Act (PDA) claims
  • Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 claims
  • U.S. Department of Labor Audits and other wage audits
  • Wage & hour claims, including overtime, misclassification and equal pay
  • Workplace violence issues

If you have questions regarding a workplace issue or would like to discuss how we can assist your organization, we welcome the opportunity to speak with you.