Roundup: CO AI law; Naloxone; Invisible disabilities and ADA; MN pay transparency; Child labor law violations

Colorado is the first state to actually regulate the use of AI in employment and other situations. There's a real law and everything. It goes into effect in February 2026.

It's an honest attempt to protect against harm. It's also the employment lawyer full employment act.

Addiction is powerful and deadly. And far more common than you think.

I hope you never have to use it. But Narcan is available over the counter and it saves lives. Buy it and make sure people know how to administer it. (It's a one-shot nasal spray.)

When someone says, "I'm having a hard time because of my mental health," the ADA may apply. This is not the time to say, "Well, if you would just focus and try harder, I'm sure things will improve." "Try harder" is never the right advice for someone having mental or physical health issues. They have been trying harder. They are not okay. And they would not be talking to you about it if they had any other choice.

Pay is not a secret. The data is out there. Some of it is even accurate. Let's get more comfortable about talking about money.

Here's what Minnesota's new pay transparency law requires and how to get ready. It goes into effect at the beginning of 2025.

While some states attempt to roll back child labor protections, the DOL is increasing both investigations and enforcement of federal law.

Why? Because violations of these laws affect the health and safety of humans under 18 who have limited legal and practical power, not to mention the experience, to understand what's happening or do something about it.