Auditor O’Brien recovers $500,000 for workers to start the year Published on February 08, 2023 DENVER – Denver Labor recovered more than half a million dollars before the end of the first month of 2023 on behalf of workers who were not paid according to the law, according to Denver Auditor Timothy M. O’Brien, CPA. Tagged as: , Auditor, Denver Labor
Statement from Auditor O’Brien on wage theft ordinance Published on January 11, 2023 DENVER – After years of work and strong community support, Denver’s City Council passed new wage theft protections for all workers in the city. Denver Auditor Timothy M. O’Brien issued this statement. Tagged as: , Auditor, Denver Labor
New year, new wages: Denver minimum wage is $17.29 in 2023 Published on December 28, 2022 DENVER – Denver’s lowest paid workers are getting an 8.94% pay increase next week, as the city and county’s minimum wage increases to $17.29 per hour. Tagged as: , Auditor, Denver Labor
Denver Labor Recovers Record Amount for Workers Published on December 07, 2022 DENVER – Denver’s workers received more than $1.1 million in restitution in 2022, thanks to Denver Labor’s proactive enforcement and work with cooperative employers who raised wages according to the law. Tagged as: , Auditor, Denver Labor
2023 Audit Plan Continues Meaningful Audit Work Published on October 17, 2022 DENVER – Denver Auditor Timothy M. O’Brien’s newly released 2023 Audit Plan includes the most important ongoing audits from this year and several new ones, including on-call contracting and certification for disadvantaged businesses, and businesses owned by women and people of color. Tagged as: , Auditor, Denver Labor
Denver Labor Puts $1 Million Back into Workers’ Hands Published on September 29, 2022 DENVER – Denver Labor, a division of the Denver Auditor’s Office, has officially put more than $1 million back into the hands of workers who earned the city’s minimum wage or prevailing wage this year but were paid less than the law requires. Tagged as: , Auditor, Denver Labor
Denver Offers $1000 Cash Incentive to Employ More Lifeguards Published on July 05, 2022 Denver offers cash incentive to employ more Lifeguards at public pools. New applicants who achieve certification, start work can receive incentive up to $1,000. Tagged as: , Announcements, Denver Labor, Economic Development & Opportunity, Jobs, News, Parks, Parks & Recreation, Press release, Recreation Centers
2022 Wage Ordinance Changes Published on June 21, 2022 City Council passed an ordinance on Monday, June 20, 2022 to update several elements of Denver’s wage laws. The primary sponsor of the bill was Councilwoman Robin Kniech. Tagged as: , Denver Labor
New Year, New Minimum Wage — and New Active Enforcement Published on December 21, 2021 DENVER – Starting in the new year, Denver’s citywide minimum wage will increase to $15.87 per hour and the Denver Labor team will take new steps to support businesses and workers using data analysis and active enforcement, according to Denver Auditor Timothy M. O’Brien, CPA. Tagged as: , Denver Labor
City boosts workforce services, adds providers - $2.4M in relief funds Published on November 18, 2021 Nine local partners were selected to expand adult and youth job coaching, placement, and support services with pandemic relief funds. Tagged as: , Announcements, Business & Economy, Contract Administration, Denver Labor, Economic Development & Opportunity, Jobs, News, Press release