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Non-Compete Agreements are contracts, typically formed in employment or business purchase contexts, where one party agrees to refrain from engaging in a particular line of work or pursuing business within a... more +
Non-Compete Agreements are contracts, typically formed in employment or business purchase contexts, where one party agrees to refrain from engaging in a particular line of work or pursuing business within a certain industry or locale. The purpose of these agreements is to protect employers or business purchasers from competition stemming from former employees or former owners of a business. less -
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Colorado to Ban Most Healthcare Provider Restrictive Covenants and Refine Sale-of-Business Exception: What You Need to Know

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Colorado lawmakers recently passed a bill that will block businesses from entering into restrictive covenants such as non-competition and customer non-solicitation agreements with certain healthcare workers and refine the...more

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Colorado Changes Noncompete Statute Again

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In the recently adjourned legislative session, Colorado lawmakers passed substantial changes to the state’s noncompete law. SB 83, if enacted, is poised to have a significant impact on the state’s health care industry and...more

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Colorado Increases Minimum Wage and Salary Thresholds in 2025: Your 5-Step Action Plan

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From the Eastern Plains to the Western Slope, it’s a new year in Colorado, which means new minimum wage and salary thresholds have taken effect across the Centennial State. Below is a summary of important changes to be aware...more

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Watch Your Step: Three Legal Pitfalls Awaiting Colorado Employers

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Employers in Colorado must ensure compliance with a variety of state and federal laws governing employment agreements and workplace policies. Here are three frequently overlooked legal pitfalls to watch out for: ...more

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Colorado's New Employment Laws: What to Know

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The 2024 Colorado legislative session concluded on May 8, 2024. Consistent with last year’s session, the 74th General Assembly ended with a number of new employment-related laws passing. Enacted legislation will enhance...more

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Forthcoming Additions and Modifications to Employment Laws in Colorado

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The 2024 Colorado legislative session has concluded and resulted in several new laws affecting Colorado employers. This Insight provides an overview of some significant changes....more

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The Only Constant is Change: Colorado Employment Law Updates

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For Colorado employers of all sizes, the last five years have proven the truth of the adage that “the only constant is change.” Starting in 2019 with the signing of a ground-breaking pay transparency law, the Equal Pay for...more

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Colorado’s Amended Equal Pay for Equal Work Act: What Employers Need to Know Now

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The requirements of Colorado’s Equal Pay for Equal Work Act (EPEWA) are changing. Since January 1, 2021, Part 2 of the EPEWA has required transparency in pay and job opportunities. Last summer, however, the Colorado...more

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Colorado’s POWR Act Comes With Significant Risks for Employers

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As the most substantive worker rights bill from this year’s legislative session, Colorado’s newly enacted Protecting Opportunities and Workers’ Rights (POWR) Act radically changes state employment laws. Imposing a new...more

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Can An Employee Be Required to Sign a Noncompete Agreement Before They Receive Their Final Paycheck?

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Question: Can we require an employee to sign a noncompete agreement before they receive their final paycheck? Answer: In short: no, employers cannot withhold an employee’s final paycheck until they sign a non-compete....more

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Colorado’s New Restrictive Covenant Law Now Effective

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On August 10, 2022, Colorado House Bill 22-1317 became law. Following the national trend of limiting employer use of non-compete and non-solicit covenants, Colorado now prohibits the use of non-competes and non-solicits...more

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Aug. 10 Arrival: Colorado’s Non-compete Changes Are Effective

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Effective today, Aug. 10, 2022, the Colorado Legislature’s significant changes to the state’s noncompetition and restrictive covenants statute become effective. The Restrictive Employments Agreement Act (“Act”) (HB 22-1317)...more

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Colorado Continues to Whittle Away at Non-Compete Agreements

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Effective August 10, 2022, Colorado’s laws governing restrictive covenants shall be amended to provide additional limitations and hurdles for employers who seek non-compete and non-solicit agreements with their employees,...more

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Colorado’s New Noncompete Law: Four Steps to Enhance Compliance

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Colorado’s revised noncompete statute takes effect on August 10, 2022. It imposes strict new requirements for noncompete and customer non-solicit agreements. Here are four steps employers can take to ensure compliance with...more

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Get Your Employment Agreements and Notice Forms Ready – Colorado’s New Noncompete Statute Takes Effect August 10, 2022

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Colorado’s Restrictive Employment Agreements Act, HB 22-1317 will go into effect on August 10, 2022, significantly limiting the enforceability of noncompete agreements executed after that date. The law is not retroactive, so...more

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Non-Compete Agreements: Provide Them Ahead of Time – But Don’t Let Them Be Signed

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On March 8, 2022, the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals held that a non-compete agreement was not enforceable because the employer seeking to enforce the agreement had presented it to the employee, and the employee had signed...more

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Colorado’s New Non-Compete Law Signed by Governor, Will Go into Effect on August 10, 2022

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Colorado Governor Jared Polis signed HB 22-1317 into law on June 8, 2022. The new law significantly limits the enforceability of non-compete agreements executed after August 10, 2022 — the law’s effective date — for employers...more

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Colorado Cracks Down on Restrictive Covenants

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As anticipated, Governor Polis signed into law last week Colorado’s new limitations on restrictive covenants, which includes noncompetition, nonsolicitation, and confidentiality covenants. ...more

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Colorado Joins Movement to Limit Non-Competes to High Earners

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Coming just a few months after criminalizing the enforcement of illegal non-competes , Colorado has placed further limitations on restrictive covenants. On May 10, 2022, the Colorado legislature passed HB22-1317, narrowing...more

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Preparing for Colorado’s New Limits on Employee Non-Competes

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Continuing the ongoing trend of states placing restrictions on employee non-competes, on May 10, 2022, the Colorado General Assembly passed a bill amending C.R.S. § 8-2-113 (the “Amendment”) and adding significant limitations...more

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Coming Soon: Major Changes to Colorado’s Non-compete Laws

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The Colorado Legislature recently approved significant changes to the state’s noncompetition and restrictive covenants statute. The Restrictive Employments Agreement Act (“Act”) (HB 22-1317) is a major overhaul of C.R.S....more

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FAQs: Colorado Further Limits Restrictive Covenants

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Last week, Colorado’s General Assembly passed major revisions to Colorado’s statutory limitations on restrictive covenants, which include covenants limiting competition, the solicitation of customers, and the use and...more

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Colorado Poised to Further Limit Use of Non-Compete Agreements, Raise Penalties for Non-Compliance

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On May 3, 2022, the Colorado Senate passed House Bill 22-1317 which, if enacted into law, would significantly limit the enforceability of any non-compete agreements executed after the law’s effective date for employers with...more

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Colorado Set to Severely Limit Non-Competes and Other Restrictive Covenants: A 5-Step Action Plan for Employers

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Colorado lawmakers just passed a law that will bring dramatic change to the non-compete landscape by significantly limiting the circumstances under which restrictive covenants may be used – virtually ending the practice of...more

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Colorado Adds Criminal Penalties to Unenforceable Non-Compete Agreements

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On March 1, 2022, Colorado added criminal penalties to its existing non-compete law. This is part of a wider trend to limit the reach of non-compete agreements. While it is unclear how expansive enforcement will be, employers...more

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