What are the Colorado labor laws?

Colorado labor laws include a minimum wage of $14.81 per hour (effective January 1st, 2025), the Paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FAMLI) Act, wage theft protections, and job safety rules enforced by the Colorado Department of Labor and Employment (CDLE).

How often should Colorado labor law posters be updated?

Colorado labor posters must be updated any time a required notice changes. We track changes from the Colorado Department of Labor and Employment (CDLE), the Division of Labor Standards and Statistics, and other official agencies. Subscribers receive automatic email notifications and replacement posters.

Are Colorado labor law posters available in multiple languages?

Yes. Many posters, including those related to minimum wage and paid leave, are available in both English and Spanish. We also offer bilingual versions of posters, where applicable, to help businesses support a diverse workforce.

What are the compliance requirements for federal contractors in Colorado?

Federal contractors must post standard Colorado notices, in addition to federal contractor postings, such as the “EEO is the Law” supplement, the “Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination” notice, and the “Employee Rights Under the National Labor Relations Act.”

Where can I find the most up-to-date Colorado labor law posters?

While official posters are available for free on Colorado state websites, many businesses prefer a simpler solution. Our professionally laminated poster sets ensure full compliance and peace of mind, with ongoing monitoring of state and federal agencies for any mandatory updates.

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Colorado Minimum Wage:$15.16 - Effective 1/2026

Latest State Updates

FAMLI Program (1/2026)
Minimum Wage (12/2025)
Notice of Paydays (12/2025)
Minimum Wage (12/2024)
Discrimination in Employment (7/2024)
FAMLI Program (1/2024)
Workplace Public Health Rights (7/2023)
Discrimination in Public Accommodations (10/2021)

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Note: If 10% or more of your employees primarily speak Spanish, we recommend displaying labor law posters in both English and Spanish to ensure clear communication and compliance. In certain states—AZ, CA, FL, GA, NM, NY, and TX—bilingual postings are mandatory by law.

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2026 Colorado Labor Law Poster – Attorney-Reviewed Compliance

Stay effortlessly compliant with our 2026 Colorado labor law poster, featuring all required state, federal, and OSHA notices in one durable, laminated, easy-to-display format.

Attorney-reviewed and promptly updated with every mandatory revision, it includes the latest 2026 changes, such as the Colorado Minimum Wage update ($15.16 per hour) and the updated Discrimination in Employment notice. With decades of experience helping employers stay compliant, this all-in-one labor law poster offers a reliable solution to avoid fines and penalties.

Employers who require federal-only notices can also view our Federal Labor Law Poster, which include all mandatory nationwide workplace postings.

Colorado State Postings Included

CO Workers' Compensation (meets size requirements)
CO Minimum Wage Law
CO Discrimination in Employment
CO Unemployment Insurance
CO Payday Notice
CO FAMLI Program Notice (English & Spanish)
CO FAMLI Break Room Poster (English & Spanish)
CO Paid Leave, Whistleblower, and PPE Protections

Federal Postings and Notifications Included

EEOC "Know Your Rights" Notice
Fed-OSHA "It's the Law" Notice
Federal Minimum Wage Notice
Employee Polygraph Protection Notice
Family and Medical Leave Act Notice (download only where required)
USERRA Rights and Benefits Notice
IRS EITC / Notice 797 / W-4 Notice (Meets notification requirements)
Employee "Right to Know" Notice
USCIS Discrimination Notice

Wage regulations are a critical part of compliance, For employers comparing wage requirements nationwide, view Our US minimum wage by state.

Ongoing Colorado Labor Law Compliance Support

Keeping labor law posters current is an ongoing responsibility for Colorado employers, as both state and federal posting requirements can change throughout the year. Missing an update may lead to compliance gaps, penalties, or issues during audits and inspections.

To simplify this process, employers can enroll in the Labor Law Posters Online Full Compliance Plan, which provides automatic poster updates whenever Colorado or federal posting requirements change. This plan helps businesses maintain up-to-date labor law postings without needing to track regulatory changes manually.

For employers seeking state-specific guidance, our Colorado compliance service offers dedicated support to help businesses meet Colorado labor law posting requirements. This service is designed to assist employers with understanding applicable notices, maintaining compliance across locations, and staying aligned with both Colorado and federal regulations.

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Tipped‑employee rates adjust accordingly. Colorado workers are entitled to paid sick leave (one hour per 30 hours worked up to 48 hours per year). Federal laws like the FLSA, FMLA, and anti‑discrimination statutes also apply under Colorado labor laws 2026. </p> </li> <li class="flex align-center flex-col border-b border-gray-300"> <h3 class="text-bluellp text-base sm:text-lg py-2 font-Bevietnampro font-semibold flex justify-between"> How often must the Colorado labor law posters be updated, and who monitors those updates? </h3> <p class="text-sm font-Bevietnampro font-normal text-[#363941] leading-6 pb-2">Posters must be updated whenever the Colorado Department of Labor & Employment (CDLE) or the U.S. Department of Labor changes regulations. Because minimum wages adjust each January and some local rates change mid‑year, employers should replace their Colorado employment law posters annually and whenever local ordinances are amended. We track updates from the CDLE and local governments to ensure timely replacements.</p> </li> <li class="flex align-center flex-col border-b border-gray-300"> <h3 class="text-bluellp text-base sm:text-lg py-2 font-Bevietnampro font-semibold flex justify-between"> Where can employers get compliant 2026 Colorado posters, including bilingual options? </h3> <p class="text-sm font-Bevietnampro font-normal text-[#363941] leading-6 pb-2">Our Colorado employment law posters combine state, local, and federal notices, including the COMPS Order, paid‑sick‑leave rules, and OSHA requirements. We offer bilingual (English/Spanish) and digital posters. What sets Labor Law Posters Online apart is our support for labor law posters; we track city‑specific updates and automatically send replacements.</p> </li> <li class="flex align-center flex-col border-b border-gray-300"> <h3 class="text-bluellp text-base sm:text-lg py-2 font-Bevietnampro font-semibold flex justify-between"> What are the penalties in 2026 for not posting or updating Colorado labor posters? </h3> <p class="text-sm font-Bevietnampro font-normal text-[#363941] leading-6 pb-2">Failure to post required notices may lead to investigations by the CDLE and fines. The U.S. Department of Labor warns that willful refusal to post federal notices can incur a civil money penalty typically ranging from $100 to $1,000 per violation. Colorado can impose additional penalties for noncompliance with COMPS and the Healthy Families and Workplaces Act, and employees may pursue private lawsuits for wage violations tied to Colorado employee labor laws.</p> </li> <li class="flex align-center flex-col border-b border-gray-300"> <h3 class="text-bluellp text-base sm:text-lg py-2 font-Bevietnampro font-semibold flex justify-between"> Are small businesses exempt from Colorado labor‑law poster requirements in 2026? </h3> <p class="text-sm font-Bevietnampro font-normal text-[#363941] leading-6 pb-2">No. The COMPS Order covers most employers, and even very small businesses must post the COMPS summary, minimum‑wage notice, and other required posters. 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The 2026 updates include revised minimum wage rates and updates to FAMLI program and payday notices.</p> <div x-data="{ openTab: 2 }" class="mt-6"> <div class="py-3 px-4 bg-white rounded-xl border mb-3 rounded-md"> <div class="flex justify-between items-center cursor-pointer text-bluellp"> <h3 class="text-persianindigo font-medium text-lg px-2">2026 Colorado State & Federal Updates</h3> </div> <div class="pt-3 font-Bevietnampro text-sm border-t mt-1 px-2"> <p class="mb-1 font-semibold">January 2026 – Colorado FAMLI Program Notice</p> <p class="mb-1"><span class="font-semibold">When We Updated on Our Posters: February 2026</p> <p class="mb-1"><span class="font-semibold">Agency:</span> Colorado Department of Labor and Employment</p> <p class="mb-1"><span class="font-semibold">Region:</span> Statewide</p> <ul class="text-sm font-Bevietnampro relative list-disc mb-1 ml-4"> <li class="mb-2 relative leading-6"> The Colorado Department of Labor and Employment has released an updated Colorado Family and Medical Leave Insurance Program (FAMLI) notice. The redesigned notice consolidates the two previously required FAMLI posters into a single notice. Updates also reflect a new law that expands FAMLI coverage to include additional leave for parents of children in neonatal intensive care and adjusts the employee premium rate. <p class="mb-1"><span class="font-semibold">Type:</span> Mandatory</p> </li> </ul> </br> <p class="mb-1 font-semibold">January 2026 – Colorado Minimum Wage</p> <p class="mb-1"><span class="font-semibold">Agency:</span> Colorado Department of Labor and Employment</p> <p class="mb-1"><span class="font-semibold">Region:</span> Statewide</p> <ul class="text-sm font-Bevietnampro relative list-disc mb-1 ml-4"> <li class="mb-2 relative leading-6"> The Colorado Department of Labor and Employment has updated the Overtime & Minimum Pay Standards Order (“COMPS Order”) poster. Effective January 1st, 2026, the Colorado minimum wage will increase from $14.81 to $15.16 per hour. <p class="mb-1"><span class="font-semibold">Type:</span> Mandatory</p> </li> </ul> </br> <p class="mb-1 font-semibold">January 2026 – Notice of Paydays</p> <p class="mb-1"><span class="font-semibold">Agency:</span> Colorado Department of Labor and Employment</p> <p class="mb-1"><span class="font-semibold">Region:</span> Statewide</p> <ul class="text-sm font-Bevietnampro relative list-disc mb-1 ml-4"> <li class="mb-2 relative leading-6"> The Colorado Department of Labor and Employment has updated the Notice of Paydays. This notice, or any other document that includes the required elements outlined in C.R.S. § 8-4-10, must be updated whenever there is a change in paydays or in the time or place of payment. The updated version now includes three new QR codes linking to relevant laws and guidance in English and Spanish and a QR code for other required labor law posters. <p class="mb-1"><span class="font-semibold">Type:</span> Mandatory</p> </li> </ul> </br> </div> </div> <div class="py-3 px-4 bg-white rounded-xl border mb-3 rounded-md"> <div class="flex justify-between items-center cursor-pointer text-bluellp"> <h3 class="text-persianindigo font-medium text-lg px-2">2025 Colorado State & Federal Updates</h3> </div> <div class="pt-3 font-Bevietnampro text-sm border-t mt-1 px-2"> <p class="mb-1 font-semibold">April 2025 - Workers' Rights Under Executive Orders 13658 & 14026</p> <p class="mb-1"><span class="font-semibold">Agency:</span> United States Department of Labor</p> <p class="mb-1"><span class="font-semibold">Region:</span> Nationwide (Federal Contractors)</p> <ul class="text-sm font-Bevietnampro relative list-disc mb-1 ml-4"> <li class="mb-2 relative leading-6"> Updates federal minimum wage information for contractors <p class="mb-1"><span class="font-semibold">Type:</span> Mandatory (Federal)</p> </li> </ul> </br> <p class="mb-1 font-semibold">March 2025 - Federal Earned Income Tax Credit Notice</p> <p class="mb-1"><span class="font-semibold">Agency:</span> Internal Revenue Service</p> <p class="mb-1"><span class="font-semibold">Region:</span> Nationwide; however, the state of Colorado also has its own EITC program.</p> <ul class="text-sm font-Bevietnampro relative list-disc mb-1 ml-4"> <li class="mb-2 relative leading-6"> Updates previous information on how low- to moderate-income workers can earn tax credits. <p class="mb-1"><span class="font-semibold">Type:</span> Mandatory (Federal)</p> </li> </ul> </br> <p class="mb-1 font-semibold">January 2025 - Workers' Rights Under Executive Orders 13658 & 14026</p> <p class="mb-1"><span class="font-semibold">Agency:</span> United States Department of Labor</p> <p class="mb-1"><span class="font-semibold">Region:</span> Nationwide (Federal Contractors)</p> <ul class="text-sm font-Bevietnampro relative list-disc mb-1 ml-4"> <li class="mb-2 relative leading-6"> Updates the federal minimum wage for federal contractors. <p class="mb-1"><span class="font-semibold">Type:</span> Mandatory (Federal)</p> </li> </ul> </div> </div> <!--End '25 --> <div class="py-3 px-4 bg-white rounded-xl border mb-3 rounded-md"> <div class="flex justify-between items-center cursor-pointer text-bluellp"> <h3 class="text-persianindigo font-medium text-lg px-2">2024 Colorado State & Federal Updates</h3> </div> <div class="pt-3 font-Bevietnampro text-sm border-t mt-1 px-2"> <p class="mb-1 font-semibold">December 2024 - Notice 797</p> <p class="mb-1"><span class="font-semibold">Agency:</span> Internal Revenue Service</p> <p class="mb-1"><span class="font-semibold">Region:</span> Nationwide</p> <ul class="text-sm font-Bevietnampro relative list-disc mb-1 ml-4"> <li class="mb-2 relative leading-6"> Explains updates to possible tax credits. <p class="mb-1"><span class="font-semibold">Type:</span> Mandatory (Federal)</p> </li> </ul> </br> <p class="mb-1 font-semibold">November 2024 - Notice 1015</p> <p class="mb-1"><span class="font-semibold">Agency:</span> Internal Revenue Service</p> <p class="mb-1"><span class="font-semibold">Region:</span> Nationwide</p> <ul class="text-sm font-Bevietnampro relative list-disc mb-1 ml-4"> <li class="mb-2 relative leading-6"> Explains possible tax credits to employees. <p class="mb-1"><span class="font-semibold">Type:</span> Mandatory (Federal)</p> </li> </ul> </br> <p class="mb-1 font-semibold">November 2024 – Colorado Minimum Wage</p> <p class="mb-1"><span class="font-semibold">Agency:</span> Colorado Department of Labor and Employment</p> <p class="mb-1"><span class="font-semibold">Region:</span> Statewide</p> <ul class="text-sm font-Bevietnampro relative list-disc mb-1 ml-4"> <li class="mb-2 relative leading-6"> Updated to reflect new minimum wage rates effective January 1st, 2025. <p class="mb-1"><span class="font-semibold">Type:</span> Mandatory</p> </li> </ul> </br> <p class="mb-1 font-semibold">August 2024 - Federal CHIPRA Notice</p> <p class="mb-1"><span class="font-semibold">Agency:</span> United States Department of Labor</p> <p class="mb-1"><span class="font-semibold">Region:</span> Nationwide (but only in CHIPRA-participating states)</p> <ul class="text-sm font-Bevietnampro relative list-disc mb-1 ml-4"> <li class="mb-2 relative leading-6"> Contains updates about potential premium assistance opportunities for employees under Medicaid or CHIP in their state. <p class="mb-1"><span class="font-semibold">Type:</span> Mandatory (Federal)</p> </li> </ul> <br> <p class="mb-1 font-semibold">July 2024 – Discrimination in Employment</p> <p class="mb-1"><span class="font-semibold">Agency:</span> Colorado Civil Rights Division</p> <p class="mb-1"><span class="font-semibold">Region:</span> Statewide</p> <ul class="text-sm font-Bevietnampro relative list-disc mb-1 ml-4"> <li class="mb-2 relative leading-6"> Added references to the CROWN Act involving hairstyle discrimination. <p class="mb-1"><span class="font-semibold">Type:</span> Mandatory</p> </li> </ul> <br> <p class="mb-1 font-semibold">January 2024 - Workers' Rights Under Executive Orders 13658 & 14026</p> <p class="mb-1"><span class="font-semibold">Agency:</span> United States Department of Labor</p> <p class="mb-1"><span class="font-semibold">Region:</span> Nationwide (Federal Contractors)</p> <ul class="text-sm font-Bevietnampro relative list-disc mb-1 ml-4"> <li class="mb-2 relative leading-6"> Updates the federal minimum wage for federal contractors. <p class="mb-1"><span class="font-semibold">Type:</span> Mandatory (Federal)</p> </li> </ul> <br> <p class="mb-1 font-semibold">January 2024 - Notice 1015</p> <p class="mb-1"><span class="font-semibold">Agency:</span> Internal Revenue Service</p> <p class="mb-1"><span class="font-semibold">Region:</span> Nationwide</p> <ul class="text-sm font-Bevietnampro relative list-disc mb-1 ml-4"> <li class="mb-2 relative leading-6"> Explains updates to possible tax credits. <p class="mb-1"><span class="font-semibold">Type:</span> Mandatory (Federal)</p> </li> </ul> </div> </div> <!-- End '24 --> <div class="py-3 px-4 bg-white rounded-xl border mb-3 rounded-md"> <div x-on:click="openTab = (openTab === 3) ? null : 3" class="flex justify-between items-center cursor-pointer text-bluellp"> <h3 class="text-persianindigo font-medium text-lg px-2">2023 Colorado State & Federal Updates</h3> <div class="flex items-center gap-1"> <span class="uppercase underline font-light text-sm">View Updates</span> <span x-show="openTab === 3"> <svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" fill="none" viewBox="0 0 24 24" stroke-width="1.5" stroke="currentColor" class="w-4 h-4"> <path stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" d="m4.5 15.75 7.5-7.5 7.5 7.5" /> </svg> </span> <span x-show="openTab !== 3"> <svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" fill="none" viewBox="0 0 24 24" stroke-width="1.5" stroke="currentColor" class="w-4 h-4"> <path stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" d="m19.5 8.25-7.5 7.5-7.5-7.5" /> </svg> </span> </div> </div> <div x-show="openTab === 3" class="pt-3 font-Bevietnampro text-sm border-t mt-1 px-2"> <p class="mb-1 font-semibold">December 2023 – Colorado Minimum Wage</p> <p class="mb-1"><span class="font-semibold">Agency:</span> Colorado Department of Labor and Employment</p> <p class="mb-1"><span class="font-semibold">Region:</span> Statewide</p> <ul class="text-sm font-Bevietnampro relative list-disc mb-1 ml-4"> <li class="mb-2 relative leading-6"> Revised with a new minimum wage rate effective January 1st, 2024. <p class="mb-1"><span class="font-semibold">Type:</span> Mandatory</p> </li> </ul> <br> <p class="mb-1 font-semibold">December 2023 – FAMLI Program Notice</p> <p class="mb-1"><span class="font-semibold">Agency:</span> Colorado Department of Labor and Employment</p> <p class="mb-1"><span class="font-semibold">Region:</span> Statewide</p> <ul class="text-sm font-Bevietnampro relative list-disc mb-1 ml-4"> <li class="mb-2 relative leading-6"> Included new information on the state’s family and medical leave program. <p class="mb-1"><span class="font-semibold">Type:</span> Mandatory</p> </li> </ul> <br> <p class="mb-1 font-semibold">November 2023 - Workers' Rights Under Executive Order 13706: Paid Sick Leave for Contractors</p> <p class="mb-1"><span class="font-semibold">Agency:</span> United States Department of Labor</p> <p class="mb-1"><span class="font-semibold">Region:</span> Nationwide (Federal Contractors)</p> <ul class="text-sm font-Bevietnampro relative list-disc mb-1 ml-4"> <li class="mb-2 relative leading-6"> Updates the paid sick leave requirements for federal contractors. <p class="mb-1"><span class="font-semibold">Type:</span> Mandatory (Federal)</p> </li> </ul> <br> <p class="mb-1 font-semibold">August 2023 – Discrimination in Employment</p> <p class="mb-1"><span class="font-semibold">Agency:</span> Colorado Civil Rights Division</p> <p class="mb-1"><span class="font-semibold">Region:</span> Statewide </p> <ul class="text-sm font-Bevietnampro relative list-disc mb-1 ml-4"> <li class="mb-2 relative leading-6"> Added “marital status” to the prohibited discrimination list. <p class="mb-1"><span class="font-semibold">Type:</span> Mandatory</p> </li> </ul> <br> <p class="mb-1 font-semibold">July 2023 – Workplace Public Health Rights Poster</p> <p class="mb-1"><span class="font-semibold">Agency:</span> Colorado Department of Labor and Employment</p> <p class="mb-1"><span class="font-semibold">Region:</span> Statewide</p> <ul class="text-sm font-Bevietnampro relative list-disc mb-1 ml-4"> <li class="mb-2 relative leading-6"> Added amendments to public health laws and bereavement and inclement weather information. <p class="mb-1"><span class="font-semibold">Type:</span> Mandatory</p> </li> </ul> <br> <p class="mb-1 font-semibold">June 2023 – Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal</p> <p class="mb-1"><span class="font-semibold">Agency:</span> Equal Employment Opportunity Commission</p> <p class="mb-1"><span class="font-semibold">Region:</span> Nationwide</p> <ul class="text-sm font-Bevietnampro relative list-disc mb-1 ml-4"> <li class="mb-2 relative leading-6"> Adds information on the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA), which requires employers to provide reasonable accommodations to pregnant employees. <p class="mb-1"><span class="font-semibold">Type:</span> Mandatory (Federal)</p> </li> </ul> <br> <p class="mb-1 font-semibold">May 2023 – Federal Minimum Wage</p> <p class="mb-1"><span class="font-semibold">Agency:</span> United States Department of Labor</p> <p class="mb-1"><span class="font-semibold">Region:</span> Nationwide</p> <ul class="text-sm font-Bevietnampro relative list-disc mb-1 ml-4"> <li class="mb-2 relative leading-6"> Includes information on the PUMP Act for Nursing Mothers, which expands break time and private space requirements for nursing employees. <p class="mb-1"><span class="font-semibold">Type:</span> Mandatory (Federal)</p> </li> </ul> <br> <p class="mb-1 font-semibold">May 2023 – Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA)</p> <p class="mb-1"><span class="font-semibold">Agency:</span> United States Department of Labor</p> <p class="mb-1"><span class="font-semibold">Region:</span> Nationwide</p> <ul class="text-sm font-Bevietnampro relative list-disc mb-1 ml-4"> <li class="mb-2 relative leading-6"> Includes an updated revision date and new contact information. <p class="mb-1"><span class="font-semibold">Type:</span> Mandatory (Federal)</p> </li> </ul> <br> <p class="mb-1 font-semibold">April 2023 – FAMLI Program Notice</p> <p class="mb-1"><span class="font-semibold">Agency:</span> Colorado Department of Labor and Employment</p> <p class="mb-1"><span class="font-semibold">Region:</span> Statewide</p> <ul class="text-sm font-Bevietnampro relative list-disc mb-1 ml-4"> <li class="mb-2 relative leading-6"> Included a new section. <p class="mb-1"><span class="font-semibold">Type:</span> Mandatory</p> </li> </ul> <br> <p class="mb-1 font-semibold">February 2023 - Federal CHIPRA Notice</p> <p class="mb-1"><span class="font-semibold">Agency:</span> United States Department of Labor</p> <p class="mb-1"><span class="font-semibold">Region:</span> Nationwide (but only in CHIPRA-participating states)</p> <ul class="text-sm font-Bevietnampro relative list-disc mb-1 ml-4"> <li class="mb-2 relative leading-6"> Contains updates about potential premium assistance opportunities for employees under Medicaid or CHIP in their state. <p class="mb-1"><span class="font-semibold">Type:</span> Mandatory (Federal)</p> </li> </ul> <br> <p class="mb-1 font-semibold">January 2023 - Workers' Rights Under Executive Order 13658</p> <p class="mb-1"><span class="font-semibold">Agency:</span> United States Department of Labor</p> <p class="mb-1"><span class="font-semibold">Region:</span> Nationwide (Federal Contractors)</p> <ul class="text-sm font-Bevietnampro relative list-disc mb-1 ml-4"> <li class="mb-2 relative leading-6"> Updates the federal minimum wage for federal contractors. <p class="mb-1"><span class="font-semibold">Type:</span> Mandatory (Federal)</p> </li> </ul> </div> </div> <!-- End '23 --> <div class="py-3 px-4 bg-white rounded-xl border mb-3 rounded-md"> <div x-on:click="openTab = (openTab === 4) ? null : 4" class="flex justify-between items-center cursor-pointer text-bluellp"> <h3 class="text-persianindigo font-medium text-lg px-2">2022 Colorado State & Federal Updates</h3> <div class="flex items-center gap-1"> <span class="uppercase underline font-light text-sm">View Updates</span> <span x-show="openTab === 4"> <svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" fill="none" viewBox="0 0 24 24" stroke-width="1.5" stroke="currentColor" class="w-4 h-4"> <path stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" d="m4.5 15.75 7.5-7.5 7.5 7.5" /> </svg> </span> <span x-show="openTab !== 4"> <svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" fill="none" viewBox="0 0 24 24" stroke-width="1.5" stroke="currentColor" class="w-4 h-4"> <path stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" d="m19.5 8.25-7.5 7.5-7.5-7.5" /> </svg> </span> </div> </div> <div x-show="openTab === 4" class="pt-3 font-Bevietnampro text-sm border-t mt-1 px-2"> <p class="mb-1 font-semibold">December 2022 - Notice 797 and Notice 1015</p> <p class="mb-1"><span class="font-semibold">Agency:</span> Internal Revenue Service</p> <p class="mb-1"><span class="font-semibold">Region:</span> Nationwide</p> <ul class="text-sm font-Bevietnampro relative list-disc mb-1 ml-4"> <li class="mb-2 relative leading-6"> Explains updates to possible tax credits. <p class="mb-1"><span class="font-semibold">Type:</span> Mandatory (Federal)</p> </li> </ul> <br> <p class="mb-1 font-semibold">December 2022 – Colorado Minimum Wage</p> <p class="mb-1"><span class="font-semibold">Agency:</span> Colorado Department of Labor and Employment</p> <p class="mb-1"><span class="font-semibold">Region:</span> Statewide </p> <ul class="text-sm font-Bevietnampro relative list-disc mb-1 ml-4"> <li class="mb-2 relative leading-6"> Revised with new wages effective January 1st, 2023. <p class="mb-1"><span class="font-semibold">Type:</span> Mandatory</p> </li> </ul> <br> <p class="mb-1 font-semibold">November 2022 – FAMLI Program</p> <p class="mb-1"><span class="font-semibold">Agency:</span> Colorado Department of Labor and Employment</p> <p class="mb-1"><span class="font-semibold">Region:</span> Statewide </p> <ul class="text-sm font-Bevietnampro relative list-disc mb-1 ml-4"> <li class="mb-2 relative leading-6"> Introduced a new posting requirement to inform employees about Colorado’s Paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance program. <p class="mb-1"><span class="font-semibold">Type:</span> Mandatory</p> </li> </ul> <p class="mb-1 font-semibold">October 2022 – Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal</p> <p class="mb-1"><span class="font-semibold">Agency:</span> Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)</p> <p class="mb-1"><span class="font-semibold">Region:</span> Nationwide </p> <ul class="text-sm font-Bevietnampro relative list-disc mb-1 ml-4"> <li class="mb-2 relative leading-6"> Replaces an outdated EEOC poster with a plain-language version and QR code. <p class="mb-1"><span class="font-semibold">Type:</span> Mandatory (Federal)</p> </li> </ul> <p class="mb-1 font-semibold">August 2022 – Workers’ Compensation</p> <p class="mb-1"><span class="font-semibold">Agency:</span> Colorado Division of Workers' Compensation</p> <p class="mb-1"><span class="font-semibold">Region:</span> Statewide </p> <ul class="text-sm font-Bevietnampro relative list-disc mb-1 ml-4"> <li class="mb-2 relative leading-6"> Consolidated and revised previous posters into a new version with updated injury reporting procedures and employer obligations. <p class="mb-1"><span class="font-semibold">Type:</span> Mandatory</p> </li> </ul> <p class="mb-1 font-semibold">August 2022 – Discrimination in Employment</p> <p class="mb-1"><span class="font-semibold">Agency:</span> Colorado Civil Rights Division</p> <p class="mb-1"><span class="font-semibold">Region:</span> Statewide </p> <ul class="text-sm font-Bevietnampro relative list-disc mb-1 ml-4"> <li class="mb-2 relative leading-6"> Updated the filing deadline from 6 months to 300 days. <p class="mb-1"><span class="font-semibold">Type:</span> Mandatory</p> </li> </ul> <p class="mb-1 font-semibold">June 2022 – Whistleblower Protections</p> <p class="mb-1"><span class="font-semibold">Agency:</span> Colorado State Personnel Board</p> <p class="mb-1"><span class="font-semibold">Region:</span> Statewide </p> <ul class="text-sm font-Bevietnampro relative list-disc mb-1 ml-4"> <li class="mb-2 relative leading-6"> Updated whistleblower protections. <p class="mb-1"><span class="font-semibold">Type:</span> Mandatory</p> </li> </ul> </div> </div> <!-- End '22' --> <div class="py-3 px-4 bg-white rounded-xl border mb-3 rounded-md"> <div x-on:click="openTab = (openTab === 5) ? null : 5" class="flex justify-between items-center cursor-pointer text-bluellp"> <h3 class="text-persianindigo font-medium text-lg px-2">2021 Colorado State & Federal Updates</h3> <div class="flex items-center gap-1"> <span class="uppercase underline font-light text-sm">View Updates</span> <span x-show="openTab === 5"> <svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" fill="none" viewBox="0 0 24 24" stroke-width="1.5" stroke="currentColor" class="w-4 h-4"> <path stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" d="m4.5 15.75 7.5-7.5 7.5 7.5" /> </svg> </span> <span x-show="openTab !== 5"> <svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" fill="none" viewBox="0 0 24 24" stroke-width="1.5" stroke="currentColor" class="w-4 h-4"> <path stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" d="m19.5 8.25-7.5 7.5-7.5-7.5" /> </svg> </span> </div> </div> <div x-show="openTab === 5" class="pt-3 font-Bevietnampro text-sm border-t mt-1 px-2"> <p class="mb-1 font-semibold">September 2021 - Discrimination in Employment</p> <p class="mb-1"><span class="font-semibold">Agency:</span> Colorado Civil Rights Division</p> <p class="mb-1"><span class="font-semibold">Region:</span> Statewide</p> <ul class="text-sm font-Bevietnampro relative list-disc mb-1 ml-4"> <li class="mb-2 relative leading-6"> Updates information regarding employment discrimination. <p class="mb-1"><span class="font-semibold">Type:</span> Mandatory</p> </li> </ul> </br> <p class="mb-1 font-semibold">September 2021 - Discrimination in Public Accommodations</p> <p class="mb-1"><span class="font-semibold">Agency:</span> Colorado Civil Rights Division</p> <p class="mb-1"><span class="font-semibold">Region:</span> Statewide</p> <ul class="text-sm font-Bevietnampro relative list-disc mb-1 ml-4"> <li class="mb-2 relative leading-6"> Updates information regarding public accommodation discrimination. <p class="mb-1"><span class="font-semibold">Type:</span> Mandatory</p> </li> </ul> <br> <p class="mb-1 font-semibold">September 2021 - Discrimination in Housing</p> <p class="mb-1"><span class="font-semibold">Agency:</span> Colorado Civil Rights Division</p> <p class="mb-1"><span class="font-semibold">Region:</span> Statewide</p> <ul class="text-sm font-Bevietnampro relative list-disc mb-1 ml-4"> <li class="mb-2 relative leading-6"> Updates information regarding public accommodation discrimination. <p class="mb-1"><span class="font-semibold">Type:</span> Mandatory</p> </li> </ul> <br> <p class="mb-1 font-semibold">January 2021 - Workers' Rights Under Executive Order 13658</p> <p class="mb-1"><span class="font-semibold">Agency:</span> United States Department of Labor</p> <p class="mb-1"><span class="font-semibold">Region:</span> Nationwide (Federal Contractors)</p> <ul class="text-sm font-Bevietnampro relative list-disc mb-1 ml-4"> <li class="mb-2 relative leading-6"> Updates the federal contractor minimum wage. <p class="mb-1"><span class="font-semibold">Type:</span> Mandatory (Federal)</p> </li> </ul> </div> </div> <!-- End '21 --> <div class="py-3 px-4 bg-white rounded-xl border mb-3 rounded-md"> <div x-on:click="openTab = (openTab === 6) ? null : 6" class="flex justify-between items-center cursor-pointer text-bluellp"> <h3 class="text-persianindigo font-medium text-lg px-2">2020 Colorado State & Federal Updates</h3> <div class="flex items-center gap-1"> <span class="uppercase underline font-light text-sm">View Updates</span> <span x-show="openTab === 6"> <svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" fill="none" viewBox="0 0 24 24" stroke-width="1.5" stroke="currentColor" class="w-4 h-4"> <path stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" d="m4.5 15.75 7.5-7.5 7.5 7.5" /> </svg> </span> <span x-show="openTab !== 6"> <svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" fill="none" viewBox="0 0 24 24" stroke-width="1.5" stroke="currentColor" class="w-4 h-4"> <path stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" d="m19.5 8.25-7.5 7.5-7.5-7.5" /> </svg> </span> </div> </div> <div x-show="openTab === 6" class="pt-3 font-Bevietnampro text-sm border-t mt-1 px-2"> <p class="mb-1 font-semibold">December 2020 - Notice 797</p> <p class="mb-1"><span class="font-semibold">Agency:</span> Internal Revenue Service</p> <p class="mb-1"><span class="font-semibold">Region:</span> Nationwide</p> <ul class="text-sm font-Bevietnampro relative list-disc mb-1 ml-4"> <li class="mb-2 relative leading-6"> Explains updates to possible tax credits. <p class="mb-1"><span class="font-semibold">Type:</span> Mandatory (Federal)</p> </li> </ul> <br> <p class="mb-1 font-semibold">December 2020 – Paid Leave, Whistleblower, and Protective Equipment</p> <p class="mb-1"><span class="font-semibold">Agency:</span> Colorado Department of Labor and Employment</p> <p class="mb-1"><span class="font-semibold">Region:</span> Statewide</p> <ul class="text-sm font-Bevietnampro relative list-disc mb-1 ml-4"> <li class="mb-2 relative leading-6"> Added updates to various sections. <p class="mb-1"><span class="font-semibold">Type:</span> Mandatory</p> </li> </ul> <br> <p class="mb-1 font-semibold">December 2020 – Colorado Minimum Wage</p> <p class="mb-1"><span class="font-semibold">Agency:</span> Colorado Department of Labor and Employment</p> <p class="mb-1"><span class="font-semibold">Region:</span> Statewide</p> <ul class="text-sm font-Bevietnampro relative list-disc mb-1 ml-4"> <li class="mb-2 relative leading-6"> Revised with new wages effective January 1st, 2021. <p class="mb-1"><span class="font-semibold">Type:</span> Mandatory</p> </li> </ul> <br> <p class="mb-1 font-semibold">December 2020 - Discrimination in Employment</p> <p class="mb-1"><span class="font-semibold">Agency:</span> Colorado Civil Rights Division</p> <p class="mb-1"><span class="font-semibold">Region:</span> Statewide</p> <ul class="text-sm font-Bevietnampro relative list-disc mb-1 ml-4"> <li class="mb-2 relative leading-6"> Updated information regarding employment discrimination. <p class="mb-1"><span class="font-semibold">Type:</span> Mandatory</p> </li> </ul> <br> <p class="mb-1 font-semibold">September 2020 – Paid Leave, Whistleblower, and Protective Equipment</p> <p class="mb-1"><span class="font-semibold">Agency:</span> Colorado Department of Labor and Employment</p> <p class="mb-1"><span class="font-semibold">Region:</span> Statewide</p> <ul class="text-sm font-Bevietnampro relative list-disc mb-1 ml-4"> <li class="mb-2 relative leading-6"> Added updates to various sections <p class="mb-1"><span class="font-semibold">Type:</span> Mandatory</p> </li> </ul> <br> <p class="mb-1 font-semibold">August 2020 - Discrimination in Employment</p> <p class="mb-1"><span class="font-semibold">Agency:</span> Colorado Civil Rights Division</p> <p class="mb-1"><span class="font-semibold">Region:</span> Statewide</p> <ul class="text-sm font-Bevietnampro relative list-disc mb-1 ml-4"> <li class="mb-2 relative leading-6"> Updated information regarding employment discrimination. <p class="mb-1"><span class="font-semibold">Type:</span> Mandatory</p> </li> </ul> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </section>
State Update	<div class="font-Bevietnampro text-sm "> <p class="font-medium leading-6">Colorado Minimum Wage:<span class="block">$15.16 - Effective 1/2026</span></p> <p class="font-medium leading-6 my-1">Latest State Updates</p> <ul class="text-sm disc pl-4 leading-6 font-light" style="list-style: disc;"> <li>FAMLI Program (1/2026)</li> <li>Minimum Wage (12/2025)</li> <li>Notice of Paydays (12/2025)</li> <li>Minimum Wage (12/2024)</li> <li>Discrimination in Employment (7/2024)</li> <li>FAMLI Program (1/2024)</li> <li>Workplace Public Health Rights (7/2023)</li> <li>Discrimination in Public Accommodations (10/2021)</li> </ul> </div>

Frequently Asked Questions

What labor‑law and minimum‑wage rules apply in Colorado for 2026?

Colorado labor laws include a minimum wage of $15.16 per hour (effective January 1st, 2026), the Paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FAMLI) Act, wage theft protections, and job safety rules enforced by the Colorado Department of Labor and Employment (CDLE). Tipped‑employee rates adjust accordingly. Colorado workers are entitled to paid sick leave (one hour per 30 hours worked up to 48 hours per year). Federal laws like the FLSA, FMLA, and anti‑discrimination statutes also apply under Colorado labor laws 2026.
How often must the Colorado labor law posters be updated, and who monitors those updates?

Posters must be updated whenever the Colorado Department of Labor & Employment (CDLE) or the U.S. Department of Labor changes regulations. Because minimum wages adjust each January and some local rates change mid‑year, employers should replace their Colorado employment law posters annually and whenever local ordinances are amended. We track updates from the CDLE and local governments to ensure timely replacements.
Where can employers get compliant 2026 Colorado posters, including bilingual options?

Our Colorado employment law posters combine state, local, and federal notices, including the COMPS Order, paid‑sick‑leave rules, and OSHA requirements. We offer bilingual (English/Spanish) and digital posters. What sets Labor Law Posters Online apart is our support for labor law posters; we track city‑specific updates and automatically send replacements.
What are the penalties in 2026 for not posting or updating Colorado labor posters?

Failure to post required notices may lead to investigations by the CDLE and fines. The U.S. Department of Labor warns that willful refusal to post federal notices can incur a civil money penalty typically ranging from $100 to $1,000 per violation. Colorado can impose additional penalties for noncompliance with COMPS and the Healthy Families and Workplaces Act, and employees may pursue private lawsuits for wage violations tied to Colorado employee labor laws.
Are small businesses exempt from Colorado labor‑law poster requirements in 2026?

No. The COMPS Order covers most employers, and even very small businesses must post the COMPS summary, minimum‑wage notice, and other required posters. Certain exceptions exist for individuals performing casual domestic work, but businesses with employees need to display the notices.
Can labor law notices be displayed electronically instead of physically in Colorado in 2026?

Colorado requires physical posting at the workplace. For remote or hybrid workers, employers may provide electronic versions in addition to physical posters. Electronic distribution alone does not satisfy the posting requirement.
Do Colorado employers need to include both state and federal labor law notices?

Yes. Employers must display the Colorado labor law poster (covering minimum wage, anti‑discrimination, unemployment insurance, and workers’ compensation) alongside all required federal notices. Our all‑on‑one poster set ensures compliance with both sets of laws.
What additional workplace compliance resources are available for Colorado employers?

While your labor law posters cover the basics, the Colorado OSHA Safety Poster adds all-on-one OSHA-compliant updates with a fine-coverage guarantee. This ensures you stay ahead of regulatory changes and avoid costly penalties.

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Mandatory Colorado Labor Law Poster Updates – State & Federal

Colorado employers must ensure their labor law posters reflect the most current state and federal regulations. The 2026 updates include revised minimum wage rates and updates to FAMLI program and payday notices.

2026 Colorado State & Federal Updates

January 2026 – Colorado FAMLI Program Notice

When We Updated on Our Posters: February 2026

Agency: Colorado Department of Labor and Employment

Region: Statewide

The Colorado Department of Labor and Employment has released an updated Colorado Family and Medical Leave Insurance Program (FAMLI) notice. The redesigned notice consolidates the two previously required FAMLI posters into a single notice. Updates also reflect a new law that expands FAMLI coverage to include additional leave for parents of children in neonatal intensive care and adjusts the employee premium rate.
Type: Mandatory

January 2026 – Colorado Minimum Wage

Agency: Colorado Department of Labor and Employment

Region: Statewide

The Colorado Department of Labor and Employment has updated the Overtime & Minimum Pay Standards Order (“COMPS Order”) poster. Effective January 1st, 2026, the Colorado minimum wage will increase from $14.81 to $15.16 per hour.
Type: Mandatory

January 2026 – Notice of Paydays

Agency: Colorado Department of Labor and Employment

Region: Statewide

The Colorado Department of Labor and Employment has updated the Notice of Paydays. This notice, or any other document that includes the required elements outlined in C.R.S. § 8-4-10, must be updated whenever there is a change in paydays or in the time or place of payment. The updated version now includes three new QR codes linking to relevant laws and guidance in English and Spanish and a QR code for other required labor law posters.
Type: Mandatory

2025 Colorado State & Federal Updates

April 2025 - Workers' Rights Under Executive Orders 13658 & 14026

Agency: United States Department of Labor

Region: Nationwide (Federal Contractors)

Updates federal minimum wage information for contractors
Type: Mandatory (Federal)

March 2025 - Federal Earned Income Tax Credit Notice

Agency: Internal Revenue Service

Region: Nationwide; however, the state of Colorado also has its own EITC program.

Updates previous information on how low- to moderate-income workers can earn tax credits.
Type: Mandatory (Federal)

January 2025 - Workers' Rights Under Executive Orders 13658 & 14026

Agency: United States Department of Labor

Region: Nationwide (Federal Contractors)

Updates the federal minimum wage for federal contractors.
Type: Mandatory (Federal)

2024 Colorado State & Federal Updates

December 2024 - Notice 797

Agency: Internal Revenue Service

Region: Nationwide

Explains updates to possible tax credits.
Type: Mandatory (Federal)

November 2024 - Notice 1015

Agency: Internal Revenue Service

Region: Nationwide

Explains possible tax credits to employees.
Type: Mandatory (Federal)

November 2024 – Colorado Minimum Wage

Agency: Colorado Department of Labor and Employment

Region: Statewide

Updated to reflect new minimum wage rates effective January 1st, 2025.
Type: Mandatory

August 2024 - Federal CHIPRA Notice

Agency: United States Department of Labor

Region: Nationwide (but only in CHIPRA-participating states)

Contains updates about potential premium assistance opportunities for employees under Medicaid or CHIP in their state.
Type: Mandatory (Federal)

July 2024 – Discrimination in Employment

Agency: Colorado Civil Rights Division

Region: Statewide

Added references to the CROWN Act involving hairstyle discrimination.
Type: Mandatory

January 2024 - Workers' Rights Under Executive Orders 13658 & 14026

Agency: United States Department of Labor

Region: Nationwide (Federal Contractors)

Updates the federal minimum wage for federal contractors.
Type: Mandatory (Federal)

January 2024 - Notice 1015

Agency: Internal Revenue Service

Region: Nationwide

Explains updates to possible tax credits.
Type: Mandatory (Federal)

2023 Colorado State & Federal Updates

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December 2023 – Colorado Minimum Wage

Agency: Colorado Department of Labor and Employment

Region: Statewide

Revised with a new minimum wage rate effective January 1st, 2024.
Type: Mandatory

December 2023 – FAMLI Program Notice

Agency: Colorado Department of Labor and Employment

Region: Statewide

Included new information on the state’s family and medical leave program.
Type: Mandatory

November 2023 - Workers' Rights Under Executive Order 13706: Paid Sick Leave for Contractors

Agency: United States Department of Labor

Region: Nationwide (Federal Contractors)

Updates the paid sick leave requirements for federal contractors.
Type: Mandatory (Federal)

August 2023 – Discrimination in Employment

Agency: Colorado Civil Rights Division

Region: Statewide

Added “marital status” to the prohibited discrimination list.
Type: Mandatory

July 2023 – Workplace Public Health Rights Poster

Agency: Colorado Department of Labor and Employment

Region: Statewide

Added amendments to public health laws and bereavement and inclement weather information.
Type: Mandatory

June 2023 – Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal

Agency: Equal Employment Opportunity Commission

Region: Nationwide

Adds information on the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA), which requires employers to provide reasonable accommodations to pregnant employees.
Type: Mandatory (Federal)

May 2023 – Federal Minimum Wage

Agency: United States Department of Labor

Region: Nationwide

Includes information on the PUMP Act for Nursing Mothers, which expands break time and private space requirements for nursing employees.
Type: Mandatory (Federal)

May 2023 – Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA)

Agency: United States Department of Labor

Region: Nationwide

Includes an updated revision date and new contact information.
Type: Mandatory (Federal)

April 2023 – FAMLI Program Notice

Agency: Colorado Department of Labor and Employment

Region: Statewide

Included a new section.
Type: Mandatory

February 2023 - Federal CHIPRA Notice

Agency: United States Department of Labor

Region: Nationwide (but only in CHIPRA-participating states)

Contains updates about potential premium assistance opportunities for employees under Medicaid or CHIP in their state.
Type: Mandatory (Federal)

January 2023 - Workers' Rights Under Executive Order 13658

Agency: United States Department of Labor

Region: Nationwide (Federal Contractors)

Updates the federal minimum wage for federal contractors.
Type: Mandatory (Federal)

2022 Colorado State & Federal Updates

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December 2022 - Notice 797 and Notice 1015

Agency: Internal Revenue Service

Region: Nationwide

Explains updates to possible tax credits.
Type: Mandatory (Federal)

December 2022 – Colorado Minimum Wage

Agency: Colorado Department of Labor and Employment

Region: Statewide

Revised with new wages effective January 1st, 2023.
Type: Mandatory

November 2022 – FAMLI Program

Agency: Colorado Department of Labor and Employment

Region: Statewide

Introduced a new posting requirement to inform employees about Colorado’s Paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance program.
Type: Mandatory

October 2022 – Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal

Agency: Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)

Region: Nationwide

Replaces an outdated EEOC poster with a plain-language version and QR code.
Type: Mandatory (Federal)

August 2022 – Workers’ Compensation

Agency: Colorado Division of Workers' Compensation

Region: Statewide

Consolidated and revised previous posters into a new version with updated injury reporting procedures and employer obligations.
Type: Mandatory

August 2022 – Discrimination in Employment

Agency: Colorado Civil Rights Division

Region: Statewide

Updated the filing deadline from 6 months to 300 days.
Type: Mandatory

June 2022 – Whistleblower Protections

Agency: Colorado State Personnel Board

Region: Statewide

Updated whistleblower protections.
Type: Mandatory

2021 Colorado State & Federal Updates

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September 2021 - Discrimination in Employment

Agency: Colorado Civil Rights Division

Region: Statewide

Updates information regarding employment discrimination.
Type: Mandatory

September 2021 - Discrimination in Public Accommodations

Agency: Colorado Civil Rights Division

Region: Statewide

Updates information regarding public accommodation discrimination.
Type: Mandatory

September 2021 - Discrimination in Housing

Agency: Colorado Civil Rights Division

Region: Statewide

Updates information regarding public accommodation discrimination.
Type: Mandatory

January 2021 - Workers' Rights Under Executive Order 13658

Agency: United States Department of Labor

Region: Nationwide (Federal Contractors)

Updates the federal contractor minimum wage.
Type: Mandatory (Federal)

2020 Colorado State & Federal Updates

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December 2020 - Notice 797

Agency: Internal Revenue Service

Region: Nationwide

Explains updates to possible tax credits.
Type: Mandatory (Federal)

December 2020 – Paid Leave, Whistleblower, and Protective Equipment

Agency: Colorado Department of Labor and Employment

Region: Statewide

Added updates to various sections.
Type: Mandatory

December 2020 – Colorado Minimum Wage

Agency: Colorado Department of Labor and Employment

Region: Statewide

Revised with new wages effective January 1st, 2021.
Type: Mandatory

December 2020 - Discrimination in Employment

Agency: Colorado Civil Rights Division

Region: Statewide

Updated information regarding employment discrimination.
Type: Mandatory

September 2020 – Paid Leave, Whistleblower, and Protective Equipment

Agency: Colorado Department of Labor and Employment

Region: Statewide

Added updates to various sections
Type: Mandatory

August 2020 - Discrimination in Employment

Agency: Colorado Civil Rights Division

Region: Statewide

Updated information regarding employment discrimination.
Type: Mandatory

Colorado Labor Law Posters - State & Federal

Colorado Labor Law Posters - State & Federal

2026 Colorado Labor Law Poster – Attorney-Reviewed Compliance

Colorado State Postings Included

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Ongoing Colorado Labor Law Compliance Support

Frequently Asked Questions

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Are small businesses exempt from Colorado labor‑law poster requirements in 2026?

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