Colorado has enacted legislation (Senate Bill 161) that amends the state’s wage theft law. It requires employers to provide notice to an employee before deducting from their pay for money or property the employee failed to return or repay upon termination of employment.

The Colorado Civil Rights Division has updated its Anti-Discrimination Notice. "Pregnancy" is listed as a new protected class under the Employment Discrimination section of the notice. 

Current employees of private sector employers in Colorado have been granted the right to inspect and obtain a copy of their personnel files at least one time per year.  Former employees have been granted the right to inspect their personnel files one time after the termination of their employment.

Effective August 10, 2016, Colorado employers are no longer required to complete and retain the Colorado Affirmation Form, confirming that they have examined whether a new hire is authorized to work in the United States.

There are several updates to our model handbook.

The Division of Labor has adopted Colorado Minimum Wage Order Number 32, effective January 1, 2016 through December 31, 2016, to reflect the state minimum wage of $8.31 per hour.