The Colorado Division of Labor Standards and Statistics sent out a notification of rules that were adopted on November 10, 2020, to take effect January 1, 2021 The Adopted Rules page lists and hyperlink each adopted set of rules, a redlined copy of each, and the explanatory rulemaking filing accompanying each rule set (the statement of basis).... Read more »

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The COVID-19 pandemic has made 2020 a stressful and unpredictable year. It has also caused changes in how employees work. Many employees are working from home, and many children are also at home doing remote learning. A recent Eagle Hill Consulting survey, “COVID-19 Employee Burnout Survey,” surveyed 1,000 employees across the U.S. and found that... Read more »

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Many employees and employers are wondering who covers the cost of a COVID-19 test as employees transition back to working on-site, and employers try to ensure a COVID-19 free environment in the workplace. Unfortunately, the answer is not very clear. Federal law does not require employers to cover the cost of a COVID-19 test in... Read more »

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The New Year is right around the corner, and although employers have been grappling with the pandemic and a new way of doing business, some things just don’t change, including preparing for new employment laws that go into effect on the first of the year.  One such law is the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal... Read more »

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Apprenticeships allow workers to earn a paycheck and develop their skillsets while also benefitting employers in highly-skilled industries by meeting the business’s needs. The Department of Labor reports a 128% increase in apprenticeship programs from 2009 to 2019. Arizona’s Department of Economic Security also has an Apprenticeship Program and resources for workers and employees. Governor... Read more »

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On November 10, 2020, the Colorado Department of Labor and Employment’s (CDLE) adopted Equal Pay Transparency (EPT) Rules, interpreting the requirements of the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act (EPEW Act) taking effect January 1, 2020. We previously reported on the proposed rules and their potential for impact beyond Colorado’s borders. After reviewing comments... Read more »

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