Colorado workplace law quick facts
Legal calculators for Colorado workers
High-stakes legal tools with Colorado-specific laws and deadlines
Pay calculators for Colorado workers
Colorado minimum wage $14.81/hr - overtime after 40 hours/week
Benefits calculators for Colorado workers
Retirement, PTO, and relocation tools with Colorado context
About Colorado workplace law
Colorado workers are protected by a combination of federal law and Colorado state statutes. Federal law sets minimum standards that apply in all 50 states, while Colorado law may provide additional protections in areas like minimum wage, overtime, workers compensation, and family leave.
Key Colorado workplace facts for 2026: The Colorado minimum wage is $14.81 per hour. Workers compensation pays up to $1,314 per week for injured workers. Personal injury lawsuits must be filed within 2 years under Colorado law. Colorado has a state income tax of 4.4%. Colorado offers paid family leave through Colorado FAMLI.
All calculators on this page use official data from Colorado government sources including the Colorado Department of Labor, Colorado Workers Compensation Board, Colorado Department of Revenue, and relevant state statutes. Data is updated annually each January and whenever significant law changes occur.