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Colorado Expands Paid Leave, Whistleblower Protections

By Stacey Bowman, Barbara Grandjean & Chris Ottele on August 3, 2020
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The Healthy Families and Workplaces Act (HFWA) introduces changes to paid sick and family leave that will impact Colorado employers in potentially significant ways. Also, the new law codifies whistleblower protections for workers who raise concerns about workplace safety related to a public health emergency, potentially spawning a wave of future lawsuits.

Click on the links below to learn more about Paid Leave and Whistleblower Provisions.

Paid Leave Provisions: https://bit.ly/33h9jUC

Whistleblower Provisions: https://bit.ly/2PhzthR

 

Photo of Stacey Bowman Stacey Bowman

Stacey defends companies and healthcare facilities in litigation involving a wide variety of claims, including discrimination and related employment claims, claims of sham or unfair professional review actions, and restrictive covenant disputes.

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Photo of Barbara Grandjean Barbara Grandjean

Barb represents employers and employees inside and outside the courtroom. She frequently consults with employers regarding workplace issues, such as hiring, discipline and terminations, privacy and social media matters, medical and non-medical leave matters, reductions in force, executive employment, wage and hour matters…

Barb represents employers and employees inside and outside the courtroom. She frequently consults with employers regarding workplace issues, such as hiring, discipline and terminations, privacy and social media matters, medical and non-medical leave matters, reductions in force, executive employment, wage and hour matters, and employment handbooks, policies and training

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Photo of Chris Ottele Chris Ottele

With extensive experience in the food and brewing industries, Chris helps employers to solve the full range of employment issues and disputes. Chris practices in all areas of employment law, but has particular experience on trade secrets, noncompetes, wage and hour, and wrongful

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With extensive experience in the food and brewing industries, Chris helps employers to solve the full range of employment issues and disputes. Chris practices in all areas of employment law, but has particular experience on trade secrets, noncompetes, wage and hour, and wrongful termination.

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  • Blog:
    Healthcare Law Insights
  • Organization:
    Husch Blackwell LLP
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