| Government Affairs |
| Attention: The information provided herein is general in nature and designed to serve as a resource and a guide. These materials are not to be construed as the rendering of legal or management advice. If the reader has a specific need or problem, the services of a competent professional should be sought to address the particular situation or problem. |
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Legislative Snippett Editions |
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SHRM Monthly Legislative Update |
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Legislation Pending in Colorado http://shrm.org/government/states/pendingleg_published/ (then chose Colorado) |
| Colorado Legislative Information Website (under construction) |
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Colorado General Assembly Meeting Times and Locations Senate Business and Labor Committee: Monday and Wednesday at House Business and Labor Affairs Committee: Tuesday and Thursday Daily Schedules can be found on the General Assembly’s website: |
| National, Regional and Local SHRM Resources for Colorado |
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Colorado's Elected Officials
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| Legislative Affairs Director Denise Kay, Esq. Senior Consultant Employment Practices Solutions, Inc. 303.329.7875 dkay@epexperts.com |
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Colorado Register & Vote
Colorado Voting Laws Time: Employees must be allowed to be absent from work for up to two hours in order to vote unless the employee has three or more consecutive non-working hours during the polling period. To be eligible for the time off an employee must make an application prior to the day of the election. Employers may specify the hours for the absence. At employee request, such hours must be either at the beginning or end of the shift. Pay: The employer must pay absent employees their normal wages for the two hours. Penalties: Failure to comply with Colorado law may subject employers to fines up to $1,000 and/or jail for up to one year. |
