Running a childcare and learning center for 130 children makes me hyper-aware of the struggle so many families are going through to care for loved ones while still showing up for work during these uncertain times. That’s why I’m celebrating that Colorado is in the midst of standing up our own Paid Family and Medical […]
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Unemployment claims skyrocket as thousands of Coloradans lose their jobs
On Sunday, John Cumalat told his seven employees at Cannon Mine Coffee that they were out of a job. But he didn’t close the Lafayette shop as the new coronavirus spread across Colorado. He just wanted to make sure his staff would be able to collect some sort of payment by filing for unemployment if COVID-19, […]
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Paid family leave is a priority for Colorado Democrats. But 5 questions will make or break the effort.
Bringing paid family leave to Colorado workers was a top priority for Democrats when they took control of the statehouse last year. But after effective protests from the business community, the legislature settled instead for a study. The study group — which included family leave proponents and small business owners — met for seven months, […]