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March 24, 2020

Executive Orders in Colorado

Governor issues executive order for 50% reduction for all non-critical workplaces now in effect. Denver institutes “stay-at-home” and non-essential business closure orders.

It was inevitable. On Sunday, March 22nd, Governor Polis issued Executive Order D2020-013 ordering Colorado non-critical-workplaces to reduce their in-person workforce by 50% due to the presence of COVID-19 in the State. Immediately following, Denver Mayor Michael Hancock and the City and County of Denver followed suit. View the Executive Order

The good news, if that can be said, is that the construction industry sectors are considered essential businesses and workers meaning that IECRM contractors are able to remain open for business.

Colorado saw its coronavirus cases on March 22 make the largest single-day jump for the fourth straight day, with 116 new confirmed cases reported, bringing the total to 591. See real-time statistics here.

As case numbers rise, so does the number of disruptions in the lives of Coloradans. Life as we knew it has come to a halt. Across the state, many are working from home, kitchen tables have transformed into school desks, churches are going virtual, and the working class wonders how bills will be paid.

These executive orders direct all Colorado and Denver non-essential businesses to implement telework capabilities to the greatest extent possible. Denver’s order mandated business closures by 5 pm on March 24. This will extend through April 10. It could be extended further, if necessary. As Mayor Michael Hancock said during his announcement, “This isn’t a recommendation anymore. People need to stay at home…we will enforce when and where necessary.” Read the full text of the Denver order here.

To learn more about how “essential” business and workers are defined, read this article in Ted Magazine’s Daily News update for the electrical distribution sector.

Here are the critical workplaces that are exempted:

  1. Healthcare Operations
  2. Critical Infrastructure, Including utilities, fuel supply and transmission, public water, telecommunications, transportation, hotels, organizations that provide for disadvantaged people, and food supply chain
  3. Critical Manufacturing, Including food, beverages, chemicals, medical equipment, pharmaceuticals, sanitary products, agriculture
  4. Critical Retail, Including grocery stores, liquor stores, farms, gas stations, restaurants and bars for takeout, marijuana dispensaries but only for medical or curbside delivery, hardware stores
  5. Critical Services, Including trash and recycling, mail, shipping, laundromats, child care, building cleaning and maintenance, auto supply and repair, warehouses/distribution, funeral homes, crematoriums, cemeteries, animal shelters and rescues 
  6. News Media
  7. Financial Institutions
  8. Providers of Basic Necessities to Economically Disadvantaged Populations
  9. Construction
  10. Defense
  11. Public Safety Services like law enforcement, fire prevention and response, EMTs, security, disinfection, cleaning, building code enforcement, snow removal, auto repair
  12. Vendors that Provide Critical Services or Products including logistics, child care, tech support, or contractors with critical government services
  13. “Critical Government Functions” 

IECRM Self-Pay Tuition Policy

 

Self-pay students who are employed with a member company must register and pay through the member company using the IECRM Flashpoint Enrollment Portal/Process in order to qualify for member rates.

Self-pay students that are employed with a member company but that do not register and pay through the member will be charged the non-member rate for tuition, books and applicable fees.


Self-pay students who are employed with a member company and require a payment plan will not qualify for the member rate and will be charged the non-member rate for tuition, books and applicable fees.


Self-pay students who do not work for a member company will continue to be charged the non-member rate for tuition, books and applicable fees.


To maximize association/membership benefits, ALL member companies are encouraged to register and pay for all enrolled apprentices utilizing internal payment arrangements and processes between employer and employee.


We value our IECRM members and apprentice community. We encourage all apprentices to be enrolled in the four-year apprenticeship program, earning, and learning their way toward Journeyworker licensure. We encourage all members to utilize the member discount for tuition, books and applicable fees to ensure the long-term support and success of the next-generation electrician.


(Payment Plans are available, please reference the Self Pay Payment Plan Policy.)


Self-Pay Payment Plan Policy


We offer the following arrangements for students that are unable to pay in full at the time of registration.


● Self-pay students will be charged the non-member rate.
● A 50% down payment of total semester tuition, books and applicable fees are due at registration.
● Remaining balance can be divided up to 3 additional monthly payments ($10.00 processing fee applies on each installment)
● All payments that are declined will incur a $20.00 NSF fee.

 

We encourage all students who are employed with a member company to work with their employer to register and pay through the IECRM Flashpoint Enrollment Portal/Process. This will ensure the student is paying the lowest possible rate for tuition, books and applicable fees.