Tag: Domestic Workers
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Domestic workers added to Colorado’s employment discrimination protections
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Thousands of domestic workers in Colorado will soon be added to the state’s employment discrimination protections thanks to a new law signed on Wednesday. Effective in August, House Bill 1367 expands the Colorado Anti-Discrimination Act to cover employees who work for private households, such as…
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Discrimination protections for domestic workers approved, to be sent to governor
A bill to protect thousands of domestic workers from employment discrimination passed its final vote in the state legislature Monday. House Bill 1367 is now being sent to Gov. Jared Polis for final consideration. If signed into law, the legislation would expand the Colorado Anti-Discrimination Act to cover employees who work for private households, such as cleaners,…
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Colorado House OKs expanding employment discrimination law to cover domestic workers
Legislation to protect tens of thousands of domestic workers from employment discrimination passed a major hurdle Thursday, receiving approval from the Colorado House. If enacted, House Bill 1367 would expand the Colorado Anti-Discrimination Act to cover employees who work for private households, such as cleaners, gardeners, nannies or elderly care takers. The bill would also…