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New Colorado Laws Taking Effect in September
At the end of the 2021 Colorado legislative session, many new statutes took effect immediately. However, some take effect 90 days after the end of...
California Teachers and School Staff Required to Show Proof of Vaccination or Get Tested Weekly
On August 11, 2021, the California Department of Public Health issued an Order to encourage K-12 teachers and school staff to get vaccinated to protect...
Substantial Limitation Not Required to be “Regarded As” Disabled
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit recently issued an opinion serving as a cautionary reminder to employers that the Americans with Disabilities...
Biden Administration Rescinds FLSA Rule
In a final rule released last Thursday, the Biden administration rescinded a 2020 Trump-era rule titled Joint Employer Status Under the Fair Labor Standards Act. As the...
Colorado Air Quality Commission to Consider Proposed Employee Traffic Reduction Program
The Colorado Air Quality Control Commission will soon consider several regulation revisions that would require some employers to survey and report on how their employees...
How Does Recent Legislation in the States Affect You?
There are new state statutes in Employers Council's region of which employers should be aware. In Arizona, the bill of most interest to employers was the...
Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity Gaining Ground in State Laws
The Colorado legislature ended its session on June 8, 2021, ushering in some laws a few days early. On September 7, 2021 (instead of September...
2020 Tip Rule Delayed Through New Final Rule
The U.S. Department of Labor issued this press release below in its entirety on April 28, 2021: The U.S. Department of Labor today announced a final...
New California COVID-19 “Rehiring and Retention” Law Provides Recall Rights to Laid-off Employees
Certain California employers looking to fill available job positions are now legally required to make written job offers to qualified employees previously laid off due...