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- Minimum Wage: Colorado's minimum wage is $14.42 per hour statewide, with higher rates in certain cities like Denver ($18.29), Boulder County ($15.69), and Edgewater ($15.02). Employers must pay the highest applicable rate based on the work location.
- Overtime: Colorado follows federal overtime rules, which require 1.5 times the employee’s regular rate for hours worked over 40 in a week.
- Sick Leave: Under the Healthy Families and Workplaces Act, employees earn one hour of paid sick leave for every 30 hours worked, up to a maximum of 48 hours per year.
- Meal and Rest Breaks: Employees are entitled to a 30-minute meal break for shifts over 5 hours and a 10-minute paid rest break for every 4 hours worked.
- Payroll Schedule: Most Colorado employers pay employees biweekly or semimonthly, though no specific schedule is mandated by law.
- Tax Compliance: Employers contribute 3.05% to state unemployment insurance and 0.45% to Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FAMLI), with additional rates for established businesses.
PEOs offer Colorado employers access to competitive benefits, like health insurance and retirement plans, often at reduced costs. Through programs like Colorado SecureSavings, small businesses can provide employees with retirement savings options without employer contributions.
- Workplace Safety: Colorado adopts OSHA regulations to ensure safe work environments.
- Workers’ Compensation: Workers' compensation insurance is required, with rates depending on job classification.
- Enforcement Agencies: Colorado’s Department of Labor and Employment (CDLE) enforces labor laws and employment standards.
- Overlapping Laws: In cases where state and federal laws overlap, the most employee-friendly law generally applies.
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