By Jennifer Gokenbach on Posted in Background Checks,Human ResourcesOn April 19, 2013, Governor John Hickenlooper signed into law SB 13-018, otherwise known as “the Employment Opportunity Act.” The Employment Opportunity Act prohibits employers from obtaining and using consumer credit information for employment purposes unless the credit information is “substantially related” to the position. Currently, there are only 8 other states where employment protections… Continue Reading
By Jennifer Gokenbach on Posted in Background Checks,Human Resources Employers take note of a slew of employment law changes in 2013, including new I-9 forms, new FMLA posters and forms, and new FCRA forms. New I-9 Forms Effective May 7, 2013, new Employment Eligibility Verification Form I-9s are required. The new forms are available from the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services website… Continue Reading
By Jennifer Gokenbach on Posted in Background Checks,Discrimination,Human ResourcesWhile many Coloradoans are taking advantage of their last few ski days of the season, the Colorado legislature has been busy passing new, groundbreaking legislation with respect to civil unions and the use of individual credit histories in employment decisions. How will this new legislation affect employers? Read on. Colorado Civil Union Act On March… Continue Reading
By Jennifer Gokenbach on Posted in Background Checks,Human Resources,Restrictive CovenantsPercolating since last year, Colorado’s Employment Opportunity Act has resurfaced in early 2013 and may be on the road to passage. Known as SB13-018, or Senate Bill 18, the Employment Opportunity Act recently passed its third reading in the Senate on February 12, 2013 (final vote, 20 in favor: 15 opposed) and now is before… Continue Reading
By Jennifer Gokenbach on Posted in Background Checks,Colorado Wage Act,Fair Labor Standards Act,Human ResourcesAs of January 1, 2013, Colorado’s minimum wage increased from $7.64 per hour to $7.78 per hour, with tipped employee’s minimum wage increasing from $4.62 per hour to $4.76 per hour. The Colorado Division of Labor adopted Colorado Minimum Wage Order Number 29 (PDF) to reflect the new state minimum wage. The Minimum Wage Order… Continue Reading