Tami Essis Culkar

In this edition of FP Snapshot for Construction Employers, we’ll cover the industry’s heightened risk of harassment claims based on the conduct of a non-employee (such as a subcontractor, inspector, vendor, or any other third party likely to be at a job site), and how a federal court decision in August impacts the risk calculus for employers.

Employers in Colorado could face steep penalties for wage and hour violations under a new law that takes effect yesterday. They also risk losing their license to operate if willful violations are not remedied. To avoid running afoul of the new law’s aggressive enforcement provisions, employers need to be strategic and timely when assessing wage demands.

Colorado was once again busy this legislative session – and employers need to adjust their practices in order to adapt to some key new laws soon to take effect. We have highlighted below a few of the critical changes that will soon impact your workplace, and provided you with a plan for dealing with these upcoming changes. FAMLI Program: Upcoming Expansions in 2026 Colorado employers will soon have new obligations related to the state’s paid family and medical leave law.