Signed by Governor Jared Polis

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to concur with house amendments and pass a bill that prohibits employers from asking about age-related information in initial job applications.

Highlights:

• Prohibits employers from inquiring about a prospective employee’s age, date of birth, and dates of attendance and/or graduation from an educational institution on an employment application (Sec. 1).

• Specifies that an employer may request an individual to comply with age requirements in certain circumstances, including (Sec. 1):

• A federal law or regulation;

• A state or local law; and

• Or a bona fide occupational qualification pertaining to public or occupational safety.

Full Bill Text

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to amend and pass a bill that prohibits employers from asking about age-related information in initial job applications.

Highlights:

• Prohibits employers from inquiring about a prospective employee’s age, date of birth, and dates of attendance and/or graduation from an educational institution on an employment application (Sec. 1).

• Specifies that an employer may request an individual to comply with age requirements in certain circumstances, including (Sec. 1):

• A federal law or regulation;

• A state or local law; and

• Or a bona fide occupational qualification pertaining to public or occupational safety.

Full Bill Text