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If you haven’t hired or encountered job separations since January 1, 2022, “new” forms are required by Colorado law. Hiring: Colorado requires employersto report Independent Contractors, (self-employed or contract employees), as new hires, if they provided their Social Security Number for tax purposes.If they provided a Federal tax ID (FEIN), you do not need to report […]
The hallmark CO Supreme Court ruling in Nieto v. Clark’s Market, Inc., 488 P.3d 1140 (Colo. 2021) when an employer chooses to provide vacation pay, it cannot be forfeited once earned. All vacation pay that is earned must be paid upon job separation. Accordingly, any policy or agreement stating employees forfeit earned vacation under any […]
I reviewed numerous policy handbooks in 2023 finding many organizations out of compliance. Some 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. Particularly since 2020, dozens of new local, state and federal laws have changed or been added. […]
Colorado has numerous statutory protections for insured homeowners. One of the statutory protections the State of Colorado provides to insured homeowners is the Coloraodo Homeowner’s Reform Act of 2013 (C.R.S. § 10-4-110.8) (“CHIRA”) Question: What protections and rights are included in CHIRA? In the event of a total loss your insurer must offer you a […]
