The Colorado Chamber of Commerce said five legislative sessions and an interim task force attempting to take on the issue show that it’s a complicated one. It’s important to balance the interests of businesses and employees, Loren Furman, senior vice president of state and federal relations, said in the statement. “These ballot initiatives, however, reflect […]

Colorado activists submit paid-family-leave initiative for November ballot

Loren Furman, senior vice president of state and federal relations for the Colorado Chamber of Commerce, said in an interview that outside pressure could change the dynamics of what are likely to be delicate and issue-driven negotiations. And that would not help reach a proposal that could benefit both employer and employee without imposing costs that […]

Final actuarial study raises cost of potential Colorado paid-family-leave program Loren Furman, senior vice president of state and federal relations for the Colorado Chamber of Commerce, also pointed out that the actuarial study estimates a higher rate of utilization than many proponents have predicted. Read the complete article by Ed Sealover in the Denver Business […]