Tag:Colorado Department of Labor and Employment
News
Farmworker Advocates Say Proposed Overtime Rules Don’t Go Far Enough
Proposed rules for Colorado’s farmworker bill of rights don't fix historical inequities say labor, immigrant and Latino community advocates.
Opinion
Midyear Updates for Colorado’s Workplaces
As summer 2021 comes to a close, there have been a number of compliance-related updates — even beyond COVID-19-related changes — to Colorado’s employment laws that employers across industries should be aware of.
Courts
State Supreme Court Considers “Use-It-Or-Lose-It” Vacation Policies
The Colorado Supreme Court will hear oral arguments Monday in a case that could bring much-needed clarity on whether “use-it-or-lose-it” vacation policies are allowed...
Opinion
An Option for Employers Looking to Maintain their Workforce
On May 3, the Department of Labor issued new guidance regarding short-time compensation programs, commonly known as “work-sharing” programs in many states under the...
Community
Virtual Town Hall Addresses COVID-19 Concerns
With the spread of COVID-19 on the top of everyone’s minds and seemingly endless announcements of closings and reduction of service taking over news...
Opinion
Drastic Revisions to Colorado’s Wage and Hour Laws Are Coming
The Colorado Department of Labor and Employment in November published proposed regulations that will dramatically overhaul the state’s wage and hour laws. This sweeping...
Features
‘Ban the Box’ Begins
Colorado companies will want to double-check their job application forms and help-wanted ads to make sure they don’t fall afoul of the state’s “ban-the-box”...
Features
Colorado Law Offers Fresh Opportunities for Real-World Experience
This fall, the University of Colorado Law School will be offering new opportunities for students to gain hands-on experience with clinics and public service...