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Frequently Asked Questions

• What is the non-emergency contact number for the local police station in Arvada, Colorado?

  You can call the Arvada Police for non-emergencies at (720) 898-6900.

• Where can I get a copy of police reports for incidents related to my case in Arvada, Colorado?

  To get a police report copy, please complete a Request Records Form and submit it in person to the Arvada Police Department located at 8101 Ralston Road, Arvada, CO 80002. You can also mail it to the address below. Report requests are processed in 5-7 working days. To inquire about police report availability, dial (720) 898-6920.

  Mailing Address: ATTN: Records City of Arvada 8101 Ralston Rd Arvada, CO 80002

  Request Records Form: https://arvada.org/source/Public%20Safety/Report-Request-March-2021.pdf

• Are nonexempt employees in Arvada entitled to be paid on snow days?

  It is not required for employers to pay nonexempt workers when the worksite is closed like on a snow day. However, some Arvada employers opt to pay their workers or offer workers a paid leave instead of taking an unpaid snow day. If you are a nonexempt worker, do check your employment contract or handbook if such provisions exist.

• Are domestic workers in Arvada covered under the Colorado Anti-Discrimination Act?

  One of the updates on the CADA implemented in 2022 is the inclusion of domestic workers under the category “employee,” thereby providing the same anti-discrimination protection for domestics in Arvada. Note that, specifically for domestic work involving childcare, CADA has a provision allowing employers to consider the worker’s gender. If you're a domestic worker who has been discriminated against, you have 300 days from the event of discrimination to file a charge with the Colorado Civil Rights Division.

• Are employers required to make accommodations for the needs of pregnant workers in Arvada?

  Employers are required to make accommodations for the needs of pregnant workers in Arvada as long as the accommodations do not cause undue hardship to the employer. Colorado Revised Statutes Section 24-34-402.3 or the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act requires the employer to make these accommodations for pregnant workers:

  • Longer or frequent breaks
  • Equipment modifications
  • Lifting restrictions
  • Transfer to a light-duty position PWFA applies to employers in Arvada with 15 or more employees.

• How many break periods should your Arvada employer give you?

  If you work over five consecutive hours each day, you are entitled to an uninterrupted, unpaid meal break minimum of 30 minutes. When you're asked to work on your meal break, your Arvada employer should compensate you for the time worked. If an uninterrupted meal break is not possible, the employer should allow you to eat while on duty. You are also entitled to a 10-minute break for every 4-hour work period.

• How does Colorado’s Healthy Families and Workplaces Act benefit Arvada employees?

  The HFWA, enacted in 2021, entitles full- and part-time employees to up to six days or 48 hours of compensated sick leave. Covered employees accrue one hour of sick leave for 30 hours of work. The HFWA also allows Arvada employees to sue the employer if compensated sick leave is denied or if the employee experiences retaliatory actions for taking paid sick leave.