“The Rocky Mountain Employer has been tracking the status of House Bill 25-1001 (“HB-25-1001”) since it was first introduced in the Colorado General Assembly. As of May 6, 2025, HB25-1001 has passed through the General Assembly (with notable changes from its original version, discussed below) and, if signed into law by Governor Polis, will create even more exposure for employers for wage and hour violations under Colorado law by expanding the definition of “employer;” by expanding employer accountability; by requiring a court to find that an employee pursued a wage claim that lacked substantial justification before awarding an employer reasonable costs and attorneys’ fees; and by expanding avenues of recovery against employer retaliation and discrimination, among myriad other things.”