Issue Briefs
Gender Pay Equity
This issue brief provides an overview of federal and state laws related to gender pay equity and a summary of past legislature efforts by the Colorado General Assembly on the topic.
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Staff Publications
Overview of the Colorado Public Employees' Retirement Association and Changes Made by Senate Bill 18-200
This memorandum provides an overview of the Colorado Public Employees’ Retirement Association (PERA) and the changes made to PERA by Senate Bill 18‑200.
01/07/2019
Financial Services & Commerce
Fiscal Policy & Taxes
Labor & Employment
State Government
State Revenue & Budget
Staff Publications
Overview of Professional Licensure in Colorado
This memorandum provides information about professional licensure requirements in Colorado.
Over 100 professions and occupations are currently required to be licensed, certified, or registered with state agencies in Colorado. The majority are regulated by the Division of Professions and...
11/01/2018
Business & Economic Development
Labor & Employment
Professions & Occupations
Summary of Major Legislation
Summary of Labor & Employment Legislation
During the 2018 legislative session, the General Assembly created and continued programs related to employment training and recruitment.
Staff Publications
State Employee Payroll Schedule
This memorandum addresses questions around recent announcements and consideration of changes to the state employee payroll schedule. Legislative Council Staff has received inquiries regarding the timing and amount of state employee payroll during the months of July and August 2018 as a result...
Summary of Major Legislation
Labor & Employment Legislation (2017)
During the 2017 legislative session, the General Assembly considered measures related to professional licensing and regulation, wage law transparency, workers’ compensation insurance, and workforce development programs.
Issue Briefs
Workers' Compensation (17-41)
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.
Issue Briefs
Colorado's Minimum Wage (17-37)
Federal law requires employers to pay their employees a minimum hourly wage. States are allowed to set different pay standards than the federal minimum wage requirement; however, if the state and federal law differ, such as in Colorado, the higher wage prevails. This issue brief provides an...
Issue Briefs
Gender Pay Equity
This issue brief provides an overview of federal and state laws related to gender pay equity and a summary of past legislative efforts by the Colorado General Assembly on the topic.
Issue Briefs
Family and Medical Leave Laws
This issue brief provides an overview of federal and state family and medical leave laws, including an overview of states with paid family leave programs.
Budget Related Publications
FY 2017-18 Labor & Employment, Unemployment Insurance Mainframe Migration & Modernization Request
FY 2017-18 Information Technology Request.
Issue Briefs
Colorado's Unemployment Insurance Program (2016)
Unemployment insurance (UI) provides temporary, partial wage replacement to workers who have lost their jobs through no fault of their own. The state program is administered by the Division of Employment and Training within the Colorado Department of Labor and Employment (CDLE). This issue brief...