Aug 27, 2008 | Labor Laws
Several labor law initiatives heat up Colorado’s ballot in November. The 2008 general election ballot will have a battle between organized labor and business interests competing to get ballot initiatives passed for their side. The battle began when business interests,...
Jun 18, 2008 | Labor Laws
A little-noticed provision of the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act increased child labor penalties under the Fair Labor Standards Act and added a significant penalty should an under-aged employee be seriously injured. Penalties for violations have been...
Jul 20, 2007 | Labor Laws
In the summertime, the number of minors working increases. Here are some basic guidelines when it comes to hiring minors in the state of Colorado. Minors are any person under the age of 18, unless they have received a high school diploma or received a passing scored...
Apr 23, 2007 | Labor Laws
US Department of Labor proposing to update child labor rules. On 4-17-2007, the US Department of Labor published a proposal to update the child labor regulations of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). The proposal includes additional bans on hazardous activities as...
Jan 30, 2007 | Labor Laws
State Child labor Law Restrictions and PEO’s (Professional Employer Organization) go hand in hand in keeping small business owners up to date on all restrictions and laws. In our home state of Colorado the child labor law reads: Minors 14 & 15 years of age...
