C.R.S.
Section 8-15.8-101
Legislative declaration
- intent
(1)
The general assembly hereby:(a)
Finds and determines that:(I)
Colorado’s policymakers from all backgrounds face significant challenges in responding to the rapidly changing nature of work;(II)
A changing global economy, rapidly emerging technology, demographic changes, new economy demands, shifting skill needs, and the rising cost of education, health care, and housing are just a few factors leading to labor disruptions; and(III)
While these changes have brought immense economic benefit for some, they have also contributed to stagnant wages, declining worker benefits, weakened workplace protections, and, in some cases, permanent job losses; and(b)
Declares that:(I)
Policymakers, government officials, employers, education and training institutions, and other stakeholders must:(A)
Work together to create an economy that helps workers adapt to the new and changing job landscape; and(B)
Use all tools available to ensure that workers and employers withstand future job disruptions caused by changes in technology, trade, and organizational structure; and(II)
Colorado must understand, prepare for, and develop effective strategies to respond to these changes.(2)
It is the general assembly’s intent that the office of future of work will:(a)
Serve as the central point of contact for the state’s efforts to respond to the rapidly changing nature of work;(b)
Increase awareness of the challenges associated with the future of work and develop priorities to focus state resources on meeting those challenges;(c)
Centralize responsibility and accountability for researching, analyzing, and developing recommendations on this issue; and(d)
Encourage and convene participation from a variety of sectors and stakeholders in Colorado’s economy.
Source:
Section 8-15.8-101 — Legislative declaration - intent, https://leg.colorado.gov/sites/default/files/images/olls/crs2023-title-08.pdf (accessed Oct. 20, 2023).
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