06/09/2026
Colorado Law Alert! Two Employment Law Updates You Need to Know.
UPDATE 1: VOTING LEAVE LAW CHANGE
Colorado has updated its voting leave law. Employers of all sizes are now required to allow employees to take leave to vote on any day that voter service and polling centers are open, not just on Election Day.
The exception: if an employee has at least three consecutive hours outside of their scheduled work time while polls are open, leave is not required.
Action Item: Review your voting leave policy to make sure it reflects this expanded requirement.
UPDATE 2: COLORADO AI LAW OVERHAUL
The state has repealed the original Colorado Artificial Intelligence Act (CAIA), which had required employer compliance by June 30, 2026. That deadline is no longer in effect.
A new version of the CAIA has been enacted with significantly different (and in some areas, less burdensome) requirements. It is scheduled to take effect January 1, 2027, but is currently stayed by the courts pending a legal challenge.
The Takeaway: No action is required by June 30, 2026. However, revised AI-related obligations may apply starting January 1, 2027, depending on how the legal challenge resolves. We are monitoring the situation and will share updates as things develop.
This is intended for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal, accounting, or tax advice, nor does it create an attorney-client relationship. The information provided here was based on certain federal and/or state statutes and does not encompass all applicable requirements or other regulations that may exist, such as local ordinances or case law.