Our layoff wave is over,” Denver Mayor Mike Johnston told employees during a meeting Wednesday morning. “That is complete.”

Some city officials said the proposal lacks clarity on what qualifies as a “low-level” violation.

Newly laid-off city workers must forfeit their right to sue to receive severance pay under Mayor Mike Johnston's administration, city documents show. Why it matters: Legal waivers like this are fairly standard in public and private sectors — but the requirement raises questions about transparency and fairness,

The layoffs that began Monday were lower than expected by some and represent less than 2% of the workforce that is paid through the general fund.