On August 7, 2023, Colorado’s Protecting Opportunities and Workers’ Rights (POWR) Act takes effect, significantly shifting the power balance toward employees....more
A growing chorus of cities, counties, and states have passed “ban-the-box” laws that restrict when and how employers can consider an applicant’s or employee’s criminal history. Currently, thirteen states (California,...more
12/6/2019
/ Ban the Box ,
Civil Rights Act ,
Criminal Background Checks ,
Disparate Impact ,
Dollar General ,
Employer Liability Issues ,
Employment Discrimination ,
Employment Litigation ,
Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) ,
Hiring & Firing ,
Job Applicants ,
Race Discrimination ,
Title VII
With Colorado’s return to one-party control, Colorado employers face a spate of new employment laws. Employers in Colorado should review their practices, policies, and procedures to ensure that they are in compliance with...more
7/18/2019
/ Ban the Box ,
Criminal Penalties ,
Employer Liability Issues ,
Equal Pay ,
Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) ,
Minimum Wage ,
New Legislation ,
State Labor Laws ,
Wage and Hour ,
Wage Garnishment ,
Wage Theft