On May 28, 2019, Colorado governor Jared Polis signed into law the Colorado Chance to Compete Act (House Bill 19-1025), more commonly known as “ban the box” legislation. The recently signed Act is another example of...more
Did you know that the 2018 midterm elections set a record as the first midterm to exceed voter turnout of 100 million people? In this issue, we will talk about the impact of the 2018 midterms for employers as well as topics...more
1/16/2019
/ Artificial Intelligence ,
Change in Control ,
Corporate Management ,
Decriminalization of Marijuana ,
Drug Testing ,
New Legislation ,
NLRB ,
Paid Leave ,
Sexual Harassment ,
State and Local Government ,
State Labor Laws ,
USCIS ,
Wage and Hour
On October 17, 2018, Canada’s federal Cannabis Act went into effect, legalizing the use and possession of a limited amount of marijuana for adults over the age of 18. The new law makes good on a campaign promise by Prime...more
This is the season of pumpkin spice, crisp air, falling leaves, and costume parties. But as much as we love autumn, it brings its own set of workplace complexities - especially when celebrating Halloween. ...more
On March 5, 2018, the Colorado Supreme Court addressed a longstanding question regarding the statute of limitations applicable to claims brought under the Colorado Wage Claim Act (CWCA) by holding the Act’s statute of...more
On April 13, 2017, Governor Hickenlooper signed the Wage Theft Transparency Act into law, which is effective immediately. The Act makes “wage theft” violations in Colorado, including nonpayment of wages or overtime...more
The use of so-called “use-it-or-lose-it” vacation pay policies is receiving significant attention in Colorado, both from the Colorado Department of Labor and Employment (CDLE) and from employers trying to make sense of the...more
Today, the Colorado Supreme Court issued its long-awaited opinion in Coats v. Dish Network, No. 13SC394 (June 15, 2015). The court held that Colorado’s lawful off-duty conduct statute does not prohibit employers from...more
6/16/2015
/ CO Supreme Court ,
Coats v Dish Network ,
Decriminalization of Marijuana ,
Drug Testing ,
Employment Policies ,
Hiring & Firing ,
Illegal Drugs ,
Marijuana ,
Medical Marijuana ,
Off-Duty Employees ,
Zero Tolerance Policies