ProGov21 Policy Library

This ordinance requires city contractors to pay the 'prevailing wage' by matching the rate commonly paid for similar work on similar projects. It includes fringe benefit requirements that mandate employers provide workers comparable benefits to those in similar occupations, including...

Denver's "Expanding Housing Affordability" proposal would require all new residential developments with 10 or more units to include affordable housing-either by reserving 8-15% of units for lower-income households or through alternative compliance options like fees or off-site development....

Denver's wage theft prevention ordinance grants the City Attorney the authority to prosecute wage theft, prohibits employers from withholding wages or benefits from workers that are misclassified as independent contractors, and prevent workers from retaliation. It also imposes 12%...