On February 26, 2026, Charles T. Passaglia of Employment Law Solutions, Inc. presented the 2026 Employment Law Overview at the Greater Arvada Chamber. This session provided a practical overview of recent legal and policy developments affecting employers, with a focus on how changes at the state and federal levels may impact workplaces, employees, and business operations.
Download the presentation slides here and view a video recording below. Charles can be reached at cpassaglia@defendwork.com or call 303.915.6334.
Key Takeaways for Employers
- DEI programs face increased scrutiny. Federal agencies and courts are closely examining diversity initiatives, and employers should ensure programs, trainings, and employee groups remain open and compliant with anti-discrimination laws.
- Artificial intelligence in HR will soon be regulated. Colorado’s AI law taking effect in June 2026 requires employers using certain AI tools in hiring, promotion, or monitoring to conduct impact assessments and guard against algorithmic discrimination.
- Religious accommodation requests are rising. Employers are seeing more conflicts between religious beliefs and workplace policies, particularly around gender identity, pronouns, and required trainings.
- Federal guidance on harassment and workplace rules is shifting. The EEOC rescinded its 2024 harassment guidance, creating uncertainty about how some issues, especially related to gender identity and online conduct, will be enforced.
- Major employment law rulings expand discrimination claims. Recent court decisions make it easier for majority-group employees to bring discrimination claims and clarify standards for overtime exemptions and disability claims.
- Colorado continues to expand worker protections. New state laws address paid family leave, wage enforcement, gender identity protections, extreme temperature workplace safety, and other labor standards.
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