Tag:Colorado Department of Labor and Employment
News
Union Sues Over State Sick Leave Law Settlement with Southwest
A union claims a settlement agreement between Southwest and Colorado around state sick leave requirements is invalid.
News
New Bill Addressing Public Workers’ Rights Recently Signed by Gov. Polis June 6
Senate Bill 23-111 or “Public Employees' Workplace Protection'' was recently signed into law, but not everyone is in favor of the new law.
Corporate Counsel Insight
Employee Labor Law Claims Are on the Rise, Lawyers Predict They’ll Stay That Way
The rise in employee labor law complaints is part of a trend local attorneys have seen in Colorado and across the country.
Business
Legal Insight: Proposed Job Application Fairness Act
A bill introduced in the Colorado general assembly in January could have a major impact on how potential employees apply for jobs.
Opinion
The Ever-Evolving INFO #9’s 2022 Updates
Sherman & Howard Associate Carissa Davis and Member Heather Vickles explain the recent changes to job posting guidelines by the CDLE.
Corporate Counsel Insight
As Noncompete Bill Heads to Governor’s Desk, Employers Should Review Notice Requirements, Pay Thresholds
The governor is expected to sign a bill limiting the use of noncompete agreements for workers earning less than six figures.
Legislature
Colorado Lawmakers Move to Make Workplace Whistleblower Protections Permanent
State lawmakers say they plan to introduce a bill that would extend workplace whistleblower protections beyond the pandemic.
Corporate Counsel Insight
Colorado Adopts Farmworker Overtime Rules
The Colorado Department of Labor and Employment adopted the state's first overtime rules for agricultural workers earlier this week.