On August 30, 2023, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) introduced a proposed rule that would increase the minimum salary required for an employee to be exempt under any of the so-called “White Collar Exemptions” from overtime...more
In November 2020, Colorado voters approved a ballot initiative for a state-run paid family leave benefits program. Under Colorado’s Family and Medical Leave Insurance (“FAMLI”) program, employees and most employers will make...more
On April 1, 2020, the United States Department of Labor (DOL) issued a Final Rule implementing the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA). Shortly thereafter, the State of New York filed suit against the DOL,...more
On May 22, 2019, Colorado’s Governor Polis signed the Equal Pay for Equal Work Act (the “Act”), which brings significant changes to the existing Wage Equality Regardless of Sex Act. C.R.S. § 8-5-101 et seq. Effective January...more
5/30/2019
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Many Colorado physician employment agreements and equity agreements require physicians to pay liquidated damages if the physician competes with his/her former employer after leaving the organization. ...more
7/2/2018
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State and Local Government
On June 15, 2015, the Colorado Supreme Court held that the Colorado Lawful Activity Statute does not prohibit an employer from terminating the employment of an employee for off-the-job use of medical marijuana. However, this...more