The Colorado Sun: What’s Working: Get ready for Colorado’s wage-transparency law, part 2
“The complexity of the law, the confusion amongst employers, the problem of not addressing remote work situations, because they were not contemplated in 2019 when the original bill passed, needs to be addressed for the future of the workforce,” said Loren Furman, president and CEO of the Colorado Chamber. Read the complete article by Tamara […]
What We’re Watching: Senate Bill 16
Metro Moves: OEDIT welcomes new executive director
Loren Furman, president and CEO of the Colorado Chamber, said Lieberman aided the governor and the business community in using data-driven, balanced approaches to recover from COVID-19 pandemic. “Eve will continue to deliver positive results for Colorado’s business community and the State in this new role,” Furman said in a press release. Read the complete […]
Colorado Chamber Takes Positions on New Labor & Employment Bills
Colorado Politics: ‘Fair scheduling’ bill pits Colorado’s progressive legislators against business interests
A measure expected to be introduced imminently in the state House, backed by some of the General Assembly’s most progressive Democratic lawmakers, would require almost every food and beverage or retail business in the state to pay those employees “predictability pay” when they are sent home and don’t work the scheduled hours. —– Loren Furman, […]
Chamber collaborations key part of representing businesses
The Colorado Chamber of Commerce is in the solutions business. We believe a strong business environment equals a strong and thriving economy. We advocate for industry growth and pro-business policies to support and improve the cost of doing business; the quantity of educated skilled workers; and Colorado’s critical infrastructure, which include roads, telecommunications, water and […]
These factors are hurting Colorado business competitiveness, study says
The Colorado Chamber of Commerce worked with business consulting firm Dietrich Partners to survey company leaders’ perceptions about the current business ecosystem as well as the state’s strengths and vulnerabilities. What emerged in the Colorado Competitive Landscape Report was a mixed bag of reasons that the state continues to attract top talent and companies seeking […]
A GREAT UNKNOWN As Democrats hold an advantage at the Capitol, business leaders vie for seats around the negotiating table.
Colorado Chamber President/CEO Loren Furman and Colorado Competitive Council Director Rachel Beck said they expect legislators to try again to establish an Employee Trip Reduction Program that would seek to limit single-occupancy vehicle trips by employees to workplaces. Read the complete article by Ed Sealover in the Denver Business Journal.