Published 6 days ago • loading... • Updated 6 days agoShow Less IconFormer head of Colorado Department of Human Services will be paid for nearly 2 months after resignation The settlement avoids litigation and includes no payment beyond Barnes’ paid leave, according to a copy of the agreement obtained by The Denver Post.Summary by Denver PostMichelle Barnes, former head of the Colorado Department of Human Services, whose resignation was announced earlier this month, remains on paid leave through December after she reached a settlement with the governor's office to avoid litigation.Share menu2 Articles2 ArticlesAllLeftCenter2RightSearch IconSort IconDenver PostEstes Park Trail-GazetteCenterView articleCaret Right IconReposted by Estes Park Trail-GazetteCenterFactualityOwnershipFormer head of Colorado Department of Human Services will be paid for nearly 2 months after resignationMichelle Barnes, former head of the Colorado Department of Human Services, whose resignation was announced earlier this month, remains on paid leave through December after she reached a settlement with the governor's office to avoid litigation.6 days ago·Denver, United StatesRead Full ArticleThink freely.Subscribe and get full access to Ground NewsSubscriptions start at $9.99/yearSubscribeBlindspot Title And LogoStories disproportionately reported by the Left or the RightSee More BlindspotsCoverage DetailsTotal News Sources2Leaning Left0Leaning Right0Center2Last Updated5 days agoBias Distribution100% CenterBias Distribution Too Big Arrow IconToo Big Arrow IconCaret Up Icon100% of the sources are Center100% CenterC 100%Factuality Info IconTo view factuality data please Upgrade to PremiumOwnership Info IconTo view ownership data please Upgrade to VantageDenver Post broke the news in Denver, United States 6 days ago on Wednesday, October 28, 2026.Too Big Arrow IconCaret Down IconSources are mostly out of (0)Similar News TopicsColorado Plus IconShow AllBlindspot Title And LogoStories disproportionately reported by the Left or the RightSee More BlindspotsSimilar News TopicsColorado Plus IconShow All