SAFER AT HOME EXTENDED June 2, 2020 Summer has officially started and we move into June with an extension of Safer at Home from Governor Polis (click here for the full Order). While we all may be experiencing regulation fatigue and confusion of what actually is still in place, it is important to remain compliance for the safety of our employees and [...]

Department of Labor’s COVID-19 Updates On May 15, 2020, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) announced all of the following COVID-19 updates and resources: • Up to $100 million will be made available for states to implement or improve short-time compensation programs, which aim to avoid layoffs by reducing hours for a group of workers • Additional guidance for states on the [...]

Update on Colorado Health Emergency Leave with Pay Update on Colorado Health Emergency Leave with Pay On April 26, 2020, Colorado Governor Jared Polis issued the “Safer at Home” Executive Order, D 2020 044, to take effect on April 27, 2020. Among other things, this Order directed the Colorado Department of Labor to create emergency temporary rules amending the Colorado Health Emergency [...]

Safer at Home Order and How Businesses Can Implement by WCCA Member Lighthouse HR Support THE LEGAL STUFF With the new Safer at Home (read here) order in place, Coloradans phase into a new normal for reopening our economy. But what does the order actually allow businesses to implement? Effective Monday, April 27, 2020 and set to Expire May 27, 2020 (unless [...]

COMPS information provided by Lighthouse HR Support While we have focused on COVID-19 for good reason, there are OTHER legislative changes we need to keep our eye on – 2020 Vision! Colorado Overtime & Minimum Pay Standards (COMPS) became effective March 16, 2020. With this new wage order comes some unique challenges during the COVID-19 crisis. Here are a couple of items [...]

Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act) Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act) On Friday, March 27, the President signed the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act). The new law is a $2 trillion economic stimulus package designed to repair the economic damage caused by COVID-19 and provide additional protection to individuals and businesses [...]

SOCIAL DISTANCING ON WORK SITES NEEDED It has come to everyone's attention that with the COVID -19 crisis more regulations are constantly being updated and most construction is still deemed essential.  Several associations and organizations are urging  ALL WORKERS to continue observing all CDC Guidleines and CHANGE YOUR SOCIAL COMMUNICATIONS on the job site.   There is a chance that if work sites [...]

This truly is a time in our country of unprecedented change. It seems the quicker we collect information regarding COVID-19 and the impacts on employers and the workplace, the quicker the information changes. Families First Coronavirus Response Act The Families First Coronavirus Response Act was signed into law on March 18, 2020. In the coming days and weeks, federal regulatory agencies, including [...]

****Due to the COVID 19 issues, This event has been postponed until July 2021.**** WCCA IS HOSTING A COMMUNITY RIVER RAFT RACE TO BENEFIT MESA COUNTY SEARCH AND RESCUE.   EVENT IS OPEN TO COMMUNITY REGISTRATION REQUIRING DYI BUILT RAFTS WITH STRICT GUIDELINES, PRIZES, FOOD AND TONS OF FUN. SAVE THE DATE:

***THESE MEETINGS HAVE BEEN POSTPONED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE FOR PUBLIC SAFETY** Please Join us for 2020 Colorado 811 Positive Response, NGL & Natural Gas Awareness, WCCA updates and Excavation Safety Training! Breakfast will be provided Sponsored by:  Atmos Energy, Williams NW Pipeline, Summit Midstream, Caerus Oil and Gas, Kinder Morgan, Black Hills Energy, Enterprise Products, Co811, Western Slope Damage Prevention Council EVENT [...]