I reviewed numerous policy handbooks between 2022-2025 finding many organizations out of compliance, largely due to extensive changes in local, state and federal laws. Some clients did not have policies required as far back as 2008. In the past a legal review may only be needed in 2 or 3 years. Now it is prudent to have it updated yearly, in the summer when the laws are often passed and approved by the Colorado Governor. Currently there are numerous mandatory leave laws, additions to discrimination “protected classes,” equal pay for gender equality, destruction of employee and client personal identification and non-compete agreements are now void. In 2025, employers may not make deductions from final paychecks that is less than Colorado minimum wage.
A couple years ago the notice of injury for workers comp has been expanded from four days to ten with added employer responsive requirements. That poster is available free from the CO Dept. of Labor. See it at: https://www.laborposters.org/colorado.htm for free printable posters or order an “all in one” version at a nominal cost.