The Colorado minimum wage poster is a required workplace notice mandated by the Colorado Department of Labor and Employment that informs employees of their rights under the Colorado Overtime and Minimum Pay Standards Order (COMPS Order). Effective January 1st, 2026, Colorado’s statewide minimum wage is $15.16 per hour. This comprehensive poster outlines minimum pay standards, rest break requirements, meal period provisions, overtime eligibility, and exemptions specific to Colorado law.

The COMPS Order poster serves as a critical resource for both employers and employees, detailing special rules that apply to agricultural workers, tipped employees, and unemancipated minors. It also provides essential information on how workers can file complaints with the Colorado Division of Labor Standards and Enforcement and explains anti-retaliation rights protecting employees who report violations.

All employers with employees working in Colorado must prominently display the Colorado minimum wage poster in compliance with the COMPS Order. There is no minimum employee threshold or business size exemption; every Colorado employer must post the current poster. This ensures all workers understand their wage rights, break entitlements, and overtime protections under Colorado law. Special attention should be paid to the poster’s provisions regarding tipped employees and minor workers if your business employs these categories.

Colorado law requires the Colorado minimum wage poster to be displayed in a conspicuous location easily accessible to all employees during their work hours. The poster must be positioned where workers can readily see and read it without difficulty, such as:

• Employee break rooms, lunch areas, or rest spaces
• Time clock locations or employee sign-in areas
• Near main employee entrances or common gathering spaces

For employees who work remotely or telecommute, Colorado requires that you make the poster available electronically, such as through email distribution or posting on an employee intranet portal.

Failing to post the Colorado Minimum Wage poster can increase the risk of costly wage claims and state enforcement actions under the Colorado Wage Act. If employees are underpaid, you may owe all unpaid wages. If payment is not made within 14 days of a written demand, penalties can equal the greater of twice the unpaid wages or $1,000 per employee. Willful or repeated violations within five years can trigger triple damages or $3,000 per employee. Employers who ignore state rulings, retaliate, or block investigations may face additional fines, attorney fees, and daily civil penalties until compliance is achieved. Since minimum wage laws are updated regularly, our annual workplace compliance plans ensure you receive updated posters and notices as soon as changes take effect.