Colorado Employment Contract
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Colorado Legal Requirements
Key CO statutes and obligations that apply to your employment contract.
Requirements
- At-will employment is the default in Colorado — include explicit at-will language
- Colorado minimum wage: $14.42/hour (2024); Denver's local rate is $18.29/hour (2024)
- HELP Rules (COMPS Order #39): overtime required for most employees over 40 hours/week or 12 hours/day
- Colorado FAMLI Act: mandatory paid family and medical leave starting January 1, 2024
- Colorado EPEWA (2021): job postings must include salary range and benefits information
- Paid sick leave: 48 hours per year under HFWA (Healthy Families and Workplaces Act)
Restrictions & Limits
- SB 21-271 (2022): non-competes unenforceable for workers earning under $123,750 (2024 threshold, adjusted annually)
- Non-solicitation agreements are limited to workers earning at least $60,750 (2024 threshold)
- Employers must disclose non-compete terms in a separate signed document — not buried in employment contracts
Official Statute References
Primary Colorado statutes governing this document type.
Colorado Employment Contract FAQ
Common questions about employment contracts under Colorado law.
Are non-compete agreements enforceable in Colorado?
Colorado SB 21-271 (2022) significantly restricted non-competes. They are only enforceable for workers earning at least $123,750 per year (2024 threshold, adjusted annually for inflation). The non-compete must be in a separate, signed document and narrowly tailored to protect legitimate trade secrets.
What is Colorado's salary transparency requirement?
Under the Equal Pay for Equal Work Act (EPEWA), Colorado employers must include the salary range, benefits, and other compensation in all job postings — including remote jobs that could be performed in Colorado. Failure to comply results in fines.
What is Colorado's minimum wage in 2024?
Colorado's state minimum wage is $14.42/hour in 2024. Denver has its own local minimum wage of $18.29/hour for 2024. Employers must pay whichever rate is higher. The state rate adjusts annually based on CPI.
What is Colorado's FAMLI paid leave program?
The Colorado Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FAMLI) program provides up to 12 weeks of paid family and medical leave. Employers contribute 0.9% of wages, split between employer and employee. Benefits became available January 1, 2024.
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