USERRA: Colorado
Federal law and guidance on this subject should be reviewed together with this section.
Authors: Stuart R. Buttrick, Mary L. Will and Tareen Zafrullah, Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP
Summary
- Colorado law contains provisions related to military leave that apply to all employers, regardless of size. Generally, public and private employers are required to provide leave and reinstatement to employees who serve in the Colorado National Guard or the US military reserve. See Colorado Military Leave.
- Colorado law protects against discrimination based on military service. See Antidiscrimination Provision.
- Employers should maintain documentation of any impending military leaves and train managers on documentation requirements. See Documentation.