Workplace Issues in Colorado
Key Colorado Law
Colorado Revised Statutes Section 24-34-402 (Colorado Anti-Discrimination Act — CADA)
CADA prohibits employment discrimination based on disability, race, creed, color, sex, sexual orientation, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, or marital status. It applies to employers with 1 or more employees for most protected classes and is administered by the Colorado Civil Rights Division (CCRD).
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Colorado Agencies & Resources
Colorado Civil Rights Division (CCRD)
Investigates employment discrimination complaints under CADA. Workers have 300 days from the discriminatory act to file.
Colorado Department of Labor and Employment — Division of Labor Standards
Enforces Colorado wage and hour laws, minimum wage, paid sick leave, and the Equal Pay for Equal Work Act.
EEOC Denver Field Office
Handles federal employment discrimination charges for Colorado workers, dual-filed with CCRD.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long do I have to file an employment discrimination complaint in Colorado?
Under CADA, you have 300 days from the date of the discriminatory act to file a complaint with the Colorado Civil Rights Division. CADA covers employers with as few as one employee, which is significantly broader than federal law. After the CCRD issues a right-to-sue notice, you have 90 days to file a lawsuit.
Does Colorado require employers to post salary ranges in job listings?
Yes. Colorado's Equal Pay for Equal Work Act requires employers to disclose compensation ranges in all job postings, including remote positions that may be performed in Colorado. Employers must also notify current employees of promotional opportunities before filling them.
What is Colorado's minimum wage and are sick days required?
Colorado's minimum wage is $14.42 per hour as of 2024, adjusted annually for inflation. Employers must provide at least 48 hours (6 days) of paid sick leave per year under the Healthy Families and Workplaces Act.
What is Colorado's FAMLI program?
Colorado's Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FAMLI) program provides paid family and medical leave benefits funded by employee and employer premiums. It may provide up to 12 weeks of paid leave for qualifying events such as serious health conditions, bonding with a new child, or military family needs. Benefits began in 2024.
Related Workplace Issues Scenarios
Can I sue for wrongful termination?
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Can I sue for unpaid wages?
Understanding your rights when an employer doesn't pay what you're owed.
Can I sue for retaliation after reporting workplace safety concerns?
Legal protection against employer retaliation for reporting safety violations or refusing unsafe work.
Can I sue for disability discrimination when employer won't accommodate?
Legal options when employers fail to provide reasonable accommodations for qualified disabilities.
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