The world has changed over the last few years, and Colorado is no different. A plethora of new employment laws have been enacted in Colorado generally expanding employee protections and rights. Businesses must keep on top of these changes, as many of the new laws create significant penalties for non-compliant employers.

This client broadcast is meant to remind clients of some of these changes, and provide an update on some changes scheduled within the next year. Below is a summary; the laws described are significantly more complex in practice, and it does not cover every change in the last few years. Fairfield and Woods is more than willing to answer any questions you may have on these changes, as well as assist in making sure your operations are update.

Colorado Laws Recently Changed or Enacted (Past Two Years)

• Colorado’s Healthy Families and Workplaces Act (HFWA): As of January 1, 2022, ALL Colorado private employers, regardless of size, are subject to the HFWA. This law requires employers to provide one hour of accrued leave for every 30 hours worked by an employee. HFWA leave caps out at 48 hours, with unused accrued leave rolling over into the next year. The HFWA applies to all employees, including temporary and part-time employees. HFWA accrued leave can be utilized for a number of health related reasons and leave related to domestic violence (“Safe Leave”). In addition, employers must provide “public health emergency” (PHE) leave for a total of up to 80 hours per...

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