Colorado: Mandatory paid sick time subject of ballot measure
Details are being finalized on a proposed Denver ballot initiative that would require private businesses to provide paid sick time to their employees. Campaign for a Healthy Denver, a coalition of groups such as 9to5 National Association of Working Women and the Colorado Progressive Coalition, seeks to have Denver employees accrue one hour of sick leave for every 30 hours worked. Proponents met with Denver City Council staff and the city attorney’s office May 20, and the campaign is working on the final wording for the November ballot and sample language for the petitions.