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DENVER – Senate Bill 188, the Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FAMLI) bill, is currently being heard this afternoon in the State Senate. As of last night and this morning, state government agencies, schools, city and county governments, the House Chamber and the Denver International Airport all announced closures due to blizzard conditions.
Based on these circumstances, employers that have significant concerns with SB 188 and represent millions of workers across the state have released the following statement:
“Unfortunately, many witnesses representing public and private sector employers and employees across the state were unable to travel to the capitol due to the safety risks involved. It was their intent to speak directly to the Senate Committee on Business, Labor and Technology and they are disappointed that they were unable to provide input and ask and answer questions on this bill – a proposal that would have a major impact on all employees and businesses.
Since there is plenty of time remaining to hear this bill, and no reason to risk the health and safety of individuals when we could bring in proper PPE safety signage and other measures to assist, employers welcome the opportunity to continue to address some of the problematic provisions of the legislation and explain that while we support paid family leave for employees, it can be adopted in a manner that works for employers and employees.”
This coalition will provide testimony on SB 188 on behalf of the Colorado business community as it moves through the process. Coalition members signing on to this statement are listed below:
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