Hiring in Colorado? Check Your Postings Before the Government Does
Colorado employers should be aware of a recent enforcement uptick regarding online job posting rules – especially since missteps can result in huge fines up to $10,000 per violation. The Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act (EPEWA) requires employers to include detailed information about pay, benefits, and application logistics in their job postings. These requirements have been in place since 2021 and all Colorado employers should have already incorporated them into the hiring process. Unfortunately, however, employers may not realize that not just job seekers but the government can search their job postings – and that enforcement efforts are rising. Given the high stakes for violations, now is a great time to review your job postings for compliance and curb the potential for costly errors . Here are the answers to your top five compliance questions. 1. What Counts As a Posting? The EPEWA’s requirements apply to postings for any “job opportunity...