Colorado Labor Law Updates
All businesses with employees in Colorado are required by state & federal employment laws to post Labor Law Posters in a visible location. Employment laws change often, which require labor law posters to be updates. Below includes past & most recent mandatory labor law updates which require employers to post the latest version of these posters.
Mandatory change(s) for the state of Colorado
Date
Poster/Update
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12/2023
Colorado Minimum Wage-Revised with a new minimum wage rate of $14.42 per hour.
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06/2023
Workplace Public Health Rights Poster-Revised to add 'marital status' as a protected class from discrimination in employment and updated the revision date.
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12/2022
FAMLI Program-New posting requirement in the state of Colorado.
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12/2022
Colorado Minimum Wage-Revised with new minimum wage of $13.65/hr & tipped wage of $10.63 effective January 1, 2023. Updated rates under exemptions from COMPS.
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08/2022
Discrimination in Employment-Revised the time to file complaints from within 6 months to within 300 days but also states that for incidents occuring on or before August 9, 2022, a 6 month filing deadline still applies. Also has a new revision date of 8/2022.
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07/2022
Notice to Employer of Injury Poster-Revised with more clarification on workers' compensation rights, employer requirements, policy requirements, and how to report injuries and file claims. This new version of the poster replaces the older WC49 and WC50 poster requirements and essentially put them together on one poster which is now this new WC50 poster. These changes are effective August 10, 2022.
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12/2021
Workplace Public Health Rights Poster-Revised to change coverage from employers with at least 16 employees to all Colorado employers and a new effective date.
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12/2021
Colorado Minimum Wage-Revised with new COMPS order number, new effective date, new 2022 minimum wage rate of $12.56 per hour effective January 1, 2022 and updated several of the rules under the COMPS order.
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10/2021
Discrimination in Employment-Updated Discrimination in Employment poster to include wording for “Gender Identity” and “Gender Expression”. Also updated Revision Date.
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11/2020
Workplace Public Health Rights Poster-New posting requirement for the state of Colorado.
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11/2020
Colorado Minimum Wage-Revised with new $12.32 per hour minimum wage effective January 1, 2021.
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08/2020
Discrimination in Employment-Revised with new information pertaining to the CROWN Act of 2020 as well as other clerical changes.
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02/2020
Colorado Minimum Wage-Completely new minimum wage poster with new COMPS information.
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12/2019
Colorado Minimum Wage-Updated with new 2020 minimum wage rate of $12.00 per hour.
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04/2019
Unemployment Insurance-Completely re-worded notice with new information about who qualifies for unemployment as well as revised contact information.
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11/2018
Colorado Minimum Wage-Revised with new 2019 minimum wage of $11.10 per hour and the new tipped employee minimum wage of $8.08 per hour.
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11/2017
Colorado Minimum Wage-Updated to reflect new 2018 minimum wage rate of $10.20 effective January 1, 2018.
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12/2016
Colorado Minimum Wage-Updated to reflect new 2017 minimum wage rate of $9.30, effective January 1, 2017.
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12/2015
Colorado Minimum Wage-Updated to reflect new 2016 minimum wage rate of $8.31 per hour, effective January 1, 2016.
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12/2014
Colorado Minimum Wage-Updated to reflect new 2015 minimum wage rate of $8.23 per hour, effective January 1, 2015
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12/2013
Colorado Minimum Wage-Updated to reflect new 2014 minimum wage rate of $8.00, effective January 1, 2014
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12/2012
Colorado Minimum Wage-Update to reflect new 2013 state min. wage of $7.78 per hour
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12/2011
Colorado Minimum Wage-2012 minimum wage rate updated to $7.64
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04/2011
Discrimination in Employment-Transgender status added
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11/2010
Colorado Minimum Wage-2011 minimum wage rate updated
Mandatory federal change(s)
Date
Poster/Update
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06/2023
EEOC Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal-Revised with new information related to the new Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA) effective June 27, 2023 and a new revision date.
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05/2023
Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) - Federal Minimum Wage-Revised the Nursing Mothers section of the poster with the PUMP for Nursing Mothers Act (PUMP Act) and more clarification on employer requirements to provide reasonable break time and accommodations for nursing employees.
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10/2022
EEOC Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal-Revised to use plain language and bullet points to summarize the laws for employees. Added a QR code that links to instructions on how to file a charge of workplace discrimination. This new version replaces the old Equal Employment Opportunity is the Law poster.
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07/2016
Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) - Federal Minimum Wage-Update includes new regulation revisions as of August 2016 which includes text regarding nursing mothers and overtime rules.
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05/2015
Wyoming OSHA - Health and Safety Protection-Updated to reflect an employees right to report work-related injuries and illnesses free from retaliation.
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07/2009
Wyoming Minimum Wage-The federal minimum wage reflects $7.25
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11/2009
EEOC Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal-Addition of Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act (GINA)Regulation
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11/2008
The Uniformed Services Employment and Re-Employment Rights Act (USERRA)-Added the Office of Special Counsel to the poster and modified existing text to incorporate the new office information
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Colorado Labor Law Poster Posting Requirements:
- Colorado Minimum Wage Law (Colorado Revised Statutes, Title 8, Article1,4,6,12) Employees must be paid a minimum wage under Colorado law. The full-color Complete Colorado Labor Law Posters display the applicable minimum wage so that your employees can be informed. Remember, displaying this information in a conspicuous location is required by law.
- Wage Payment Notice (Colorado Revised Statutes, §8-4-107) You're legally obligated under Colorado law to inform employees which day of the week they'll be paid (e.g. "PayDay"), and where and when they can receive payment. The Complete Colorado Labor Law Posters display this information clearly so that all employees can access this information in the workplace.
- Civil Rights Law (Colorado Revised Statutes, §24-34-20.1) The Complete Colorado Labor Law Posters fulfil your legal obligation to display in the workplace a civil rights notice provided by the Commission.
- Unemployment Insurance Law (Colorado Revised Statutes, §8-74-01) You're required by law to provide employees with key information regarding unemployment insurance benefits, claims and responsibilities. The Complete Colorado Labor Law Posters allow you to fulfill this legal obligation in an appropriate and convenient manner.
- Workers' Compensation Law (Colorado Revised Statutes, §8-40) The Complete Colorado Labor Law Posters allow you to display, in a conspicuous location, key Workers' Compensation details that affect your employees. Remember, it's the law for you to provide this information.
- Federal Minimum Wage Act (29 CFR 516.4) Federal law requires that you post information with respect to the federal minimum wage increases from $6.55 an hour to $7.25 an hour, effective July 24, 2009. This information must be displayed in a conspicuous location.
- Uniform Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (38 USCA 433(a)) You are mandated by federal law to provide information regarding the rights, benefits and obligation of employees who are governed by the Uniform Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act. Post this information in a conspicuous location.
- Employee Polygraph Protection Act (29 CFR 801.6) Per federal law, employees have specific rights and protections accorded to them under the Employee Polygraph Protection Act. You must inform employees of their rights under the act. Ensure that you post this information in a conspicuous location. Be aware that under 29 CFR 801.42(7) a civil penalty of up to $10,000 may be assessed against you for violating any provision of the Act.
- Equal Employment Opportunity is the Law (29 CFR 1601.30) Your employees must be informed of their rights under federal equal employment laws. Ensure that you post this information in a prominent and accessible location.
- Family and Medical Leave Act (29 USC 2619(a)(b)) You must post information informing employees of their rights and protections per the Federal Family and Medical Leave Act. This information must be displayed in a conspicuous location, accessible by all employees.
- Occupational Safety and Health Act (29 CFR 1903.2(a)(1)) You must display clear, summarized and accurate information regarding your employees' rights and protections under the Federal Occupational Health and Safety Act. Display this information in a conspicuous location, and ensure that it is not altered, defaced, or covered by other material.
Minimum Wage Rates in Colorado in 2025:
The state minimum wage rate will increase on January 1, 2025 to $14.42.
(back to top)Important Phone Numbers: State of Colorado
- Wage & Hour - (303) 318-8441
- OSHA - (800) 321-6742
- Workers' Compensation - (303) 318-8700
- Unemployment Insurance - (800) 388-5515