Tag:Colorado Department of Labor and Employment

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.