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Issue Briefs

Workers' Compensation (17-41)

Subject

Labor & Employment

Agency

Legislative Council Staff

Published

11/13/2017

Colorado’s workers’ compensation law provides various benefits to employees who suffer work-related injuries and illnesses. This issue brief provides an overview of the employer obligations to the program, workers’ compensation benefits, and how the program is administered.

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Summary of Major Legislation

Summary of 2023 Labor and Employment Major Legislation

Colorado's policymakers from all backgrounds face significant challenges in responding to the rapidly changing nature of work.

Publishing Agency:

Legislative Council Staff

Date:

07/19/2023

Subjects:

General Assembly

Labor & Employment

Staff Publications

State Paid Family and Medical Leave Laws

To date, Colorado and ten other states have enacted paid family and medical leave laws. The other states include California, Connecticut, Delaware, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Oregon, Rhode Island, and Washington. However, the New Hampshire is voluntary for employers...

Publishing Agency:

Legislative Council Staff

Date:

04/04/2023

Subjects:

Business & Economic Development

Health Care & Health Insurance

Insurance

Labor & Employment

Public Health

Issue Briefs

Colorado Paid Family and Medical Leave (23-06)

In November 2020, Colorado voters approved Proposition 118, known as the Paid Family and Medical Leave Act (act). The act created the Division of Family and Medical Leave Insurance (division) within Colorado Department of Labor and Employment (CDLE) to administer the program, which is known...

Publishing Agency:

Legislative Council Staff

Date:

02/28/2023

Subjects:

Health Care & Health Insurance

Labor & Employment

Local Government

Staff Publications

Overview of Colorado Workforce Development Programs

This memorandum provides a summary of various workforce development programs in Colorado.

Publishing Agency:

Legislative Council Staff

Date:

02/03/2023

Subjects:

Business & Economic Development

Labor & Employment

Staff Publications

Overview of Colorado Economic Development Programs and Incentives

This memorandum provides an overview of programs that are designed to provide a boost to Colorado's economy, including incentivizing businesses to locate in Colorado, expand their Colorado-based workforce, or otherwise grow their Colorado business operations. This memorandum does not include...

Publishing Agency:

Legislative Council Staff

Date:

01/10/2023

Subjects:

Business & Economic Development

Labor & Employment

Summary of Major Legislation

Summary of 2022 Labor and Employment Legislation

The General Assembly considered several measures related to labor and employment during the 2022 legislative session, including numerous bills on workforce development, as well as bills on wage theft, non-compete agreements, and whistleblower protection, among others.

Publishing Agency:

Legislative Council Staff

Date:

12/30/2022

Subject:

Labor & Employment

Staff Publications

Regional Trends in Labor Force and Employment During the Pandemic Recovery

This memorandum highlights regional and sectoral differences in Colorado’s labor market and employment recovery from the pandemic‑induced recession, including in labor force, job openings, and employment.

Publishing Agency:

Legislative Council Staff

Date:

10/07/2022

Subjects:

Business & Economic Development

Fiscal Policy & Taxes

Labor & Employment

State Revenue & Budget

Summary of Major Legislation

Summary of 2022 Professions and Occupations Legislation

During the 2022 legislative session, the Colorado General Assembly considered several measures concerning professions and occupations including health care professionals, sunrise and sunset reviews, and employment and licensure.

Publishing Agency:

Legislative Council Staff

Date:

08/30/2022

Subjects:

General Assembly

Labor & Employment

Professions & Occupations

Summary of Major Legislation

Summary of 2022 Agriculture Legislation

During the 2022 legislative session, the Colorado General Assembly considered measures related to agriculture, including wildlife and conservation, workforce, the Colorado State Fair, and other agriculture‑related topics.

Publishing Agency:

Legislative Council Staff

Date:

06/01/2022

Subjects:

Agriculture

General Assembly

Labor & Employment

Tax Expenditure Evaluation

Colorado Works Program Employer Credit

Report No. 2022-TE4

Publishing Agency:

Office of the State Auditor

Date:

01/14/2022

Subjects:

Fiscal Policy & Taxes

Labor & Employment

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