Independent Contractor rule is about access to opportunity
By severely limiting legal options for self-employment, the US Department of Labor shapes itself into an intimidating and impassable gatekeeper to …
Promoted as business-friendly, lawmaking reveals a growing disconnect
Dismissing hard-to-measure costs has become the new normal over four years dominated by one party. The resulting policies will have outsized negative …
Third spaces, our cherished community builders, are at risk.
We have no idea how many of our small businesses are recovering or near a breaking point. But challenges from trending government policy threatens …
A Colorado Paid Family and Medical Leave Task Force Perspective
Originally published shortly after we delivered a final report to the CO general Assembly, this provides links to resources and work product of the …
Workplace harassment bill would invite litigation
As society continues to deliberate what harassment is and what it is not, we must agree on a clear line. Without clear lines, we invite litigation.
Leave Mandate Won’t Deliver as Promised
Originally published in Colorado Politics Mar 10, 2021 Another legislative session is already well underway at the Capitol in Denver, yet …
We need to stop looking for the answer.
We must be ever on the look out for opportunities to stretch our thinking. Too often we assume we need more resources or new solutions when we might …
Small Businesses Left to Figure Out a New Law That’s a Poor Fit for Them
Workers' advocacy groups have succeeded in imposing default business practices as mandates administered and enforced by our state department of labor. …
Prop 118 – Yet Another Painful Blow to Small Businesses?
Many are concerned about the broader implications of a one size fits all policy on this scale. Among those implications, the risks to small businesses …
Colorado Proposition 118-Key Provisions and Top Concerns to Consider.
Voters face a complex decision that is essentially irreversible. This controversial model proposed by advocates is one of many and we should not rush …