The Law, Section 8-2-122, C.R.S., applies to public and private employers who transact business in Colorado and to employees hired on or after January 1, 2007. It is comprised of two main components:
•Each employer in Colorado must make an affirmation on the Colorado Affirmation of Legal Work Status Form (rev. 9/06/12) within 20 days after hiring a new employee. The Form instructs that employers must “keep a written or electronic copy of the affirmation … for the term of employment of each employee.”
•The employer must keep a written or electronic copy of the employee’s documents required by the federal I-9 law (8 U.S.C. Sec. 1324a), which include identity and employment authorization documents.
The Division has been conducting between 1,000 to 2,000 new audits every year. The majority of the targets are randomly selected. Once audited, companies are likely to be re-audited and the Division takes a harsh stance on violations occurring after the first audit.
For more additional information regarding the CO law and a copy of the Colorado Affirmation of Legal Work Status Form click here.
As always please contact your Human Resource Business Partner if you have questions.