Colorado Overtime Laws and the 2024 Federal Updates THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF LABOR’S NEW OVERTIME RULES ARE NOW IN EFFECT AND MAKE AN ESTIMATED 4.3 MILLION ADDITIONAL WORKERS ELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY What is the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and Its Overtime...
The Colorado Department of Labor and Employment’s (CDLE) Division of Labor Standards and Statistics has adopted COMPS Order #39, which takes effect on January 1, 2024. This latest update introduces significant changes to wage and hour laws in Colorado, including...
In 2023, the City of Denver adopted the Civil Wage Theft Ordinance. The new ordinance creates new procedures and penalties regarding civil wage theft. The Ordinance provides significant protections for employees and independent contractors who work within the City and...
Employees in Colorado who are not paid overtime may have multiple legal avenues to recover unpaid wages. Under the FLSA, Colorado COMPS Orders, and the Colorado Wage Act, employees can seek unpaid overtime and potentially secure additional penalties. These claims can...
The Colorado Division of Labor Standards and Statistics (“Division”) helps employees working in Colorado with the recovery of earned wages not paid in accordance with the Colorado Wage Act and/or Colorado Wage Order. Wages include all forms of compensation –...
The Colorado Wage Act requires that employers pay employees earned wages in a timely manner. This includes all forms of compensation, including wages, commissions and bonuses. If an employer fails to pay earned wages, an employee may make a written demand for...