Colorado Protections for Chosen Names and Pronouns in the Workplace - HR ALERTS

Colorado Clarifies Protections for Chosen Names and Pronouns in the Workplace

Effective: Immediately (May 16, 2025)

Colorado has enacted House Bill 1312, which expands the definition of gender expression under the Colorado Anti-Discrimination Act to include:

• An employee’s chosen name, and

• The way they choose to be addressed, including pronouns.

This means that:

• Deadnaming (using a person’s non-chosen or former name) and

• Misgendering (using incorrect pronouns or forms of address)

The law applies to employers of all sizes and reinforces expectations around identity-affirming conduct in the workplace.

Reference:  CO HB 1312  

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