CO HB1134

Prohibits employers from publishing job advertisements in print or online that require applicants to be currently employed, state current unemployment disqualifies applicants, or state only currently employed applicants will be considered.

Allows employers to advertise other job qualifications including professional licenses, certifications, education, training, or experience requirements, and internal promotion opportunities for currently employed employees.

Establishes civil penalties of $1,000 for first violation, $5,000 for second violation, and $10,000 for each subsequent violation, with collected moneys deposited into the Judicial Stabilization Cash Fund.

Clarifies the prohibition does not create a private cause of action for individuals, meaning unemployed job seekers cannot sue employers directly for violations.

Takes effect July 1, 2012, and applies to job vacancies advertised on or after that date.