Lee v. Great Empire Broadcasting, Inc.

Opinion by

Judge CRISWELL.

Defendant, Great Empire Broadcasting, Inc., appeals from a judgment entered on a verdict in favor of plaintiff, Jerry L. Lee. It asserts that the trial court erred in construing the Colorado wage statute, § 8-4-101, et seq., C.R.S. (1986 Repl.Vol. 3B), to apply to plaintiff’s claim and in refusing to instruct the jury upon an employer’s right to discharge an employee at will without good cause. We reverse and remand for a new trial.

Plaintiff has considerable experience in radio sales and management. He was hired by defendant’s general manager to work in its radio…