CLICS/CLICS2022A/commsumm.nsf
PUBLIC
BILL SUMMARY For SMART ACT HEARING FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND EMPLOYMENT
JOINT COMMITTEE COMMITTEE ON JOINT BUSINESS AFFAIRS & LABOR
Date Jan 21, 2022
Location Old State Library
SMART Act Hearing for the Department of Labor and Employment - Committee Discussion Only
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03:27:40 PM |
Joe Barela, Executive Director, Department of Labor and Employment, introduced himself and made general comments about the agency's SMART Act and the role of the department in state government.
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03:30:26 PM |
Cher Haavind, Deputy Executive Director and Communications Director, CDLE, spoke about the agency's wildly important goals as well as its performance plan.
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03:45:36 PM |
Daniel Chase, CDLE, discussed the activities of the divisions within the department and any adjustments or developments within the divisions that have impacted their performance. He responded to questions from the committee regarding new rules around the FAMLI program.
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03:50:56 PM |
Scott Moss, Division of Labor and Statistics, responded to questions from the committee regarding the FAMLI program and clarifying how the program will work for employers.
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03:54:41 PM |
Director Barela clarified information related to the impact of the current emergency order that is in effect in the state.
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03:56:37 PM |
Mr. Chase continued his discussion of division activities.
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04:00:17 PM |
Mr. Chase continued
his discussion with an update on the status of the Unemployment Insurance
Trust Fund. He responded to questions from the committee.
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04:17:16 PM |
Mr. Moss responded
to questions from the committee regarding the equal pay act and a new requirement
that employers disclose the pay range for jobs they list in Colorado.
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04:20:14 PM |
Director Barela continued the presentation and discussed the 2021 Talent Pipeline Report, the Office of Just Transition, the Office of New Americans, and the Office of Future Work. He responded to questions from the committee.
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04:35:03 PM |
Wade Buchanan, Office of Just Transition, responded to questions from the committee.
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04:35:34 PM |
Mr. Chase discussed the agency budget request, the legislative agenda, and the regulatory agenda.
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04:45:53 PM |
Darcy Kennedy, Deputy Director and Chief Financial Officer, discussed the department's diversity, equity, and inclusion initiative work and outstanding audit findings.
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04:48:30 PM |
Director Barela provided an update on stimulus dollars to be used for workforce development programs.
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