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Colorado Changes Noncompete Landscape Again

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On August 6, Colorado dramatically changed how restrictive covenants will be handled in the state in the context of health care providers and business owners. The law is not retroactive and will not apply to pre-existing...more

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Additional Restrictions on Colorado Non-Compete Agreements Take Effect on August 6, 2025

With the recent passage of Senate Bill 25-083, Colorado continues its trend of restricting the application of non-compete agreements in the state. The new law (i) adds certain prohibitions on when non-compete agreements can...more

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Colorado’s 2025 Legislative Session: Key Employment Law Changes and Compliance Updates for Employers

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The 2025 Colorado legislative session concluded on May 7, 2025. This latest session has brought a series of significant updates that are poised to reshape the compliance landscape for employers across the state. Among the...more

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Colorado Lawmakers Were Busy in 2025 – What Employers Need to Know

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Colorado was once again busy this legislative session – and employers need to adjust their practices in order to adapt to some key new laws soon to take effect. We have highlighted below a few of the critical changes that...more

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Colorado Clarifies Limits on Noncompetes in Business Sale Arrangements

By statutory law, Colorado has generally prohibited restrictive agreements except for specific exemptions. More recent legislation provides greater clarity and specificity as it relates to restrictions on noncompetition...more

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Colorado Brings Significant Changes to Noncompete Agreements with Healthcare Providers and Minority-Interest Business Owners

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Colorado recently enacted Senate Bill 25-083, significantly revising the rules governing noncompete and nonsolicit agreements in the state for those involved in the practice of medicine and other healthcare professions, as...more

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New Restrictions on Non-Compete Agreements Coming to Colorado

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Colorado generally prohibits restrictive covenants, except in narrow circumstances. On May 8, 2025, the Colorado Legislature passed Senate Bill 25-083, which imposes three significant new limitations on the use of restrictive...more

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Colorado Eliminates Noncompete Agreements for Healthcare Workers

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Since the 2022 overhaul of Colorado’s restrictive covenant statute, C.R.S. § 8-2-113, the Colorado legislature has made ongoing amendments to the law which continue the trend of limiting the effectiveness of restrictive...more

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Colorado to Ban Most Healthcare Provider Restrictive Covenants and Refine Sale-of-Business Exception: What You Need to Know

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Colorado lawmakers recently passed a bill that will block businesses from entering into restrictive covenants such as non-competition and customer non-solicitation agreements with certain healthcare workers and refine the...more

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Colorado Changes Noncompete Statute Again

In the recently adjourned legislative session, Colorado lawmakers passed substantial changes to the state’s noncompete law. SB 83, if enacted, is poised to have a significant impact on the state’s health care industry and...more

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Colorado Increases Minimum Wage and Salary Thresholds in 2025: Your 5-Step Action Plan

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From the Eastern Plains to the Western Slope, it’s a new year in Colorado, which means new minimum wage and salary thresholds have taken effect across the Centennial State. Below is a summary of important changes to be aware...more

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Watch Your Step: Three Legal Pitfalls Awaiting Colorado Employers

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Employers in Colorado must ensure compliance with a variety of state and federal laws governing employment agreements and workplace policies. Here are three frequently overlooked legal pitfalls to watch out for: ...more

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Colorado’s POWR Act Comes With Significant Risks for Employers

As the most substantive worker rights bill from this year’s legislative session, Colorado’s newly enacted Protecting Opportunities and Workers’ Rights (POWR) Act radically changes state employment laws. Imposing a new...more

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Can An Employee Be Required to Sign a Noncompete Agreement Before They Receive Their Final Paycheck?

Question: Can we require an employee to sign a noncompete agreement before they receive their final paycheck? Answer: In short: no, employers cannot withhold an employee’s final paycheck until they sign a non-compete....more

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Colorado’s New Restrictive Covenant Law Now Effective

On August 10, 2022, Colorado House Bill 22-1317 became law. Following the national trend of limiting employer use of non-compete and non-solicit covenants, Colorado now prohibits the use of non-competes and non-solicits...more

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Aug. 10 Arrival: Colorado’s Non-compete Changes Are Effective

Effective today, Aug. 10, 2022, the Colorado Legislature’s significant changes to the state’s noncompetition and restrictive covenants statute become effective. The Restrictive Employments Agreement Act (“Act”) (HB 22-1317)...more

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Colorado Continues to Whittle Away at Non-Compete Agreements

Effective August 10, 2022, Colorado’s laws governing restrictive covenants shall be amended to provide additional limitations and hurdles for employers who seek non-compete and non-solicit agreements with their employees,...more

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Colorado’s New Noncompete Law: Four Steps to Enhance Compliance

Colorado’s revised noncompete statute takes effect on August 10, 2022. It imposes strict new requirements for noncompete and customer non-solicit agreements. Here are four steps employers can take to ensure compliance with...more

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Colorado Cracks Down on Restrictive Covenants

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As anticipated, Governor Polis signed into law last week Colorado’s new limitations on restrictive covenants, which includes noncompetition, nonsolicitation, and confidentiality covenants. ...more

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Colorado Joins Movement to Limit Non-Competes to High Earners

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Coming just a few months after criminalizing the enforcement of illegal non-competes , Colorado has placed further limitations on restrictive covenants. On May 10, 2022, the Colorado legislature passed HB22-1317, narrowing...more

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Coming Soon: Major Changes to Colorado’s Non-compete Laws

The Colorado Legislature recently approved significant changes to the state’s noncompetition and restrictive covenants statute. The Restrictive Employments Agreement Act (“Act”) (HB 22-1317) is a major overhaul of C.R.S....more

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FAQs: Colorado Further Limits Restrictive Covenants

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Last week, Colorado’s General Assembly passed major revisions to Colorado’s statutory limitations on restrictive covenants, which include covenants limiting competition, the solicitation of customers, and the use and...more

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Colorado Set to Severely Limit Non-Competes and Other Restrictive Covenants: A 5-Step Action Plan for Employers

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Colorado lawmakers just passed a law that will bring dramatic change to the non-compete landscape by significantly limiting the circumstances under which restrictive covenants may be used – virtually ending the practice of...more

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