Q: I left a company where my likeness is still used on their promotional content. Can I legally get them to remove it?
Is there a law in Colorado citing that I have the right to ask my former employer to remove my likeness from their website, social media, and any other place that is used to promote to prospective employees and clients? The relationship I had with the employer was hostile and I would rather not be associated with the company in any way. I never was prompted to sign any document giving my permission to use my likeness, and while I was ok with being featured in photos during my employment, I would like them removed now that I am no longer employed there.
A: If you didn't sign an agreement to allow the employer to use your likeness in their advertising they do not have a right to do so. You should provide notice you do not want your likeness used. You'll probably end up needing to retain counsel to make them take it down.
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