Division Authority and Coverage | Department of Labor & Employment

Unpaid Wages (including sick pay)

YES The Division may investigate	NO The Division cannot investigate
The Division may have the authority to assist you with the following complaints for unpaid wages of $7,500 or less: Other unpaid wages (See INFO #1) Final wages (See INFO #1) Work performed not paid (See INFO #1) Overtime (See INFO #1) Minimum wage (See INFO #1 and 2) Meal periods worked, but not paid (See INFO #4) Rest periods not provided (See INFOs #4) Commissions (See INFO #17) Bonuses (See INFO #17) Vacation pay/paid time off (PTO) not paid upon separation (See INFO #14) Deductions not permitted by law (See INFO #16) Bounced paycheck (See INFO #1) Employer retention of tips or invalid tip sharing/pooling (See INFO #3) Sick pay (Healthy Families and Workplaces Act - including for state/local government employees) (See INFOs # 6, 6A, 6B, and/or 6C) By clicking on the "I agree and would like to create an account" button below, I certify that I have read and understood the information above, and that I believe the Division of Labor Standards and Statistics has the authority to investigate my claim. After creating an account using the button below, you can access the complaint form to submit your claim. I agree and would like to create an account For more information about the Division’s wage complaint process, see INFO #2. NOTE: Complaints for unpaid wages may not be filed anonymously.	You may not file a claim with the Division if: Your complaint is for wages in excess of $7,500 Your job was entirely outside the State of Colorado (in most cases) You worked (and were correctly classified) as an independent contractor Your complaint for wages is for work performed as a state or local government employee UNLESS you are claiming sick pay under the Healthy Families and Workplaces Act (See INFOs # 6, 6A, 6B, and/or 6C and 2) Your complaint is for wages earned more than two years ago (unless the employer's failure to pay was willful, then the wages must have been earned in the last three years) Your complaint is for expense reimbursement You have filed a lawsuit or taken other action in a court of law against the employer regarding the events involved in this dispute Your employer filed for bankruptcy, unless exceptions apply You were paid less than another employee (or employees) who were doing the same or similar work as yours because of your sex (gender identity), or on the basis of sex in combination with another protected status (e.g., race, religion, age, disability) Your complaint is about discrimination based on race, religion, sexual orientation, familial status, sex, marital status, disability, national origin, and/or ancestry Your tax documents are incorrect or missing or for inaccurate tax exemptions See additional information regarding these exclusions from coverage and related exceptions. You may email questions to the Division at cdle_labor_standards@state.co.us. If you would like to discuss any of the above concerns with the Division, please contact our call center at 303-318-8441 or toll free at 1-888-390-7936.

YES

The Division may investigate

NO

The Division cannot investigate

The Division may have the authority to assist you with the following complaints for unpaid wages of $7,500 or less:

Other unpaid wages (See INFO #1)
Final wages (See INFO #1)
Work performed not paid (See INFO #1)
Overtime (See INFO #1)
Minimum wage (See INFO #1 and 2)
Meal periods worked, but not paid (See INFO #4)
Rest periods not provided (See INFOs #4)
Commissions (See INFO #17)
Bonuses (See INFO #17)
Vacation pay/paid time off (PTO) not paid upon separation (See INFO #14)
Deductions not permitted by law (See INFO #16)
Bounced paycheck (See INFO #1)
Employer retention of tips or invalid tip sharing/pooling (See INFO #3)
Sick pay (Healthy Families and Workplaces Act - including for state/local government employees) (See INFOs # 6, 6A, 6B, and/or 6C)

By clicking on the "I agree and would like to create an account" button below, I certify that I have read and understood the information above, and that I believe the Division of Labor Standards and Statistics has the authority to investigate my claim. After creating an account using the button below, you can access the complaint form to submit your claim.

I agree and would like to create an account

For more information about the Division’s wage complaint process, see INFO #2.

NOTE: Complaints for unpaid wages may not be filed anonymously.

You may not file a claim with the Division if:

Your complaint is for wages in excess of $7,500
Your job was entirely outside the State of Colorado (in most cases)
You worked (and were correctly classified) as an independent contractor
Your complaint for wages is for work performed as a state or local government employee UNLESS you are claiming sick pay under the Healthy Families and Workplaces Act (See INFOs # 6, 6A, 6B, and/or 6C and 2)
Your complaint is for wages earned more than two years ago (unless the employer's failure to pay was willful, then the wages must have been earned in the last three years)
Your complaint is for expense reimbursement
You have filed a lawsuit or taken other action in a court of law against the employer regarding the events involved in this dispute
Your employer filed for bankruptcy, unless exceptions apply
You were paid less than another employee (or employees) who were doing the same or similar work as yours because of your sex (gender identity), or on the basis of sex in combination with another protected status (e.g., race, religion, age, disability)
Your complaint is about discrimination based on race, religion, sexual orientation, familial status, sex, marital status, disability, national origin, and/or ancestry
Your tax documents are incorrect or missing or for inaccurate tax exemptions

See additional information regarding these exclusions from coverage and related exceptions.

You may email questions to the Division at cdle_labor_standards@state.co.us.

If you would like to discuss any of the above concerns with the Division, please contact our call center at 303-318-8441 or toll free at 1-888-390-7936.

Retaliation and Whistleblower Violations

YES The Division may investigate	NO The Division cannot investigate
The Division may have the authority to assist you with the following complaints: Agricultural Labor Rights: you were retaliated against for using rights or protections for agricultural workers (such as service provider access, housing requirements, or limits on certain tool use), or making a complaint about or helping with an investigation related to those rights; or were prevented from using those rights. (See INFOs #12 - 12D for more information). Healthy Families and Workplace Act (HFWA): you were retaliated against for using or trying to use or defend rights to sick leave, telling another employee about or helping them use sick leave, or making a complaint about or helping with an investigation related to these rights; or were prevented from using those rights. (See INFO #6B for more information.) Public Health Emergency Whistleblower (PHEW) Law: at the workplace, you were retaliated against for wearing your own personal protection equipment, raising a concern about a health and safety threat or law not being followed, or making a complaint about or helping with an investigation related to these rights; or were prevented from using those rights. (See INFO #5 for more information.) Wages: you were retaliated against for making or filing a wage complaint about or helping with an investigation. Other: you were retaliated against for using or defending rights or protections under a law enforced by the Division not covered above. By clicking on the "I agree and would like to create an account" button below, I certify that I have read and understood the information above, and that I believe the Division of Labor Standards and Statistics has the authority to investigate my claim. After creating an account using the button below, you can access the complaint form to submit your claim I agree and would like to create an account	You may not file a claim with the Division if: You have filed a lawsuit or taken other action in a court of law against the employer regarding the events involved in this dispute Your complaint is about discrimination or retaliation based on race, religion, sexual orientation, familial status, sex, marital status, disability, national origin, and/or ancestry You may email questions to the Division at cdle_labor_standards@state.co.us. If you would like to discuss the situation with the Division, please contact our call center at 303-318-8441 or toll free at 1-888-390-7936.

YES

The Division may investigate

NO

The Division cannot investigate

The Division may have the authority to assist you with the following complaints:

Agricultural Labor Rights: you were retaliated against for using rights or protections for agricultural workers (such as service provider access, housing requirements, or limits on certain tool use), or making a complaint about or helping with an investigation related to those rights; or were prevented from using those rights. (See INFOs #12 - 12D for more information).
Healthy Families and Workplace Act (HFWA): you were retaliated against for using or trying to use or defend rights to sick leave, telling another employee about or helping them use sick leave, or making a complaint about or helping with an investigation related to these rights; or were prevented from using those rights. (See INFO #6B for more information.)
Public Health Emergency Whistleblower (PHEW) Law: at the workplace, you were retaliated against for wearing your own personal protection equipment, raising a concern about a health and safety threat or law not being followed, or making a complaint about or helping with an investigation related to these rights; or were prevented from using those rights. (See INFO #5 for more information.)
Wages: you were retaliated against for making or filing a wage complaint about or helping with an investigation.
Other: you were retaliated against for using or defending rights or protections under a law enforced by the Division not covered above.

I agree and would like to create an account

You may not file a claim with the Division if:

You have filed a lawsuit or taken other action in a court of law against the employer regarding the events involved in this dispute
Your complaint is about discrimination or retaliation based on race, religion, sexual orientation, familial status, sex, marital status, disability, national origin, and/or ancestry

You may email questions to the Division at cdle_labor_standards@state.co.us.

If you would like to discuss the situation with the Division, please contact our call center at 303-318-8441 or toll free at 1-888-390-7936.

Equal Pay for Equal Work Act Violations

YES The Division may investigate	NO The Division cannot investigate
The Division may have the authority, under Part 2 of the Equal Pay for Equal Work Act (EPEWA) to assist you with the following complaints: An employer published job postings for work to be performed in the state of Colorado without compensation or benefit information. An employer failed to provide written notice of promotional opportunities to its Colorado employees. An employer provided written notice of promotional opportunities to its Colorado employees, but the notice(s) did not contain compensation or benefit information. If one or more of the above situations apply to you, you may file a complaint with the Division. At this time, the Division’s complaint form for possible violations of the Equal Pay for Equal Work Act (EPEWA) is a PDF form. You can either: 1) save the form to your computer, complete it, then email it to the Division, or 2) print the form, complete it, then mail or fax it to the Division. Additional instructions are on the form. Locate the complaint form in the Equal Pay for Equal Work Act, Part 2 Complaints section of our Transparency in Pay and Opportunities for Promotion and Advancement page. The complaint form is called the Equal Pay for Equal Work Act, Part 2 Complaint Form.	You may not file a claim with the Division if: Your complaint alleges you were paid less than another employee (or employees) who were doing the same or similar work as yours because of your sex (gender identity), or on the basis of sex in combination with another protected status (e.g., race, religion, age, disability). Such pay discrimination is prohibited by Part 1 of the Equal Pay for Equal Work Act (EPEWA)-- which our Division does not enforce. Pay discrimination complaints under Part 1 of the EPEWA can be submitted to the Colorado Civil Rights Division and can also be filed in the appropriate civil court. You may email questions to the Division at cdle_labor_standards@state.co.us. If you would like to discuss the situation with the Division, please contact our call center at 303-318-8441 or toll free at 1-888-390-7936.

YES

The Division may investigate

NO

The Division cannot investigate

The Division may have the authority, under Part 2 of the Equal Pay for Equal Work Act (EPEWA) to assist you with the following complaints:

An employer published job postings for work to be performed in the state of Colorado without compensation or benefit information.
An employer failed to provide written notice of promotional opportunities to its Colorado employees.
An employer provided written notice of promotional opportunities to its Colorado employees, but the notice(s) did not contain compensation or benefit information.

If one or more of the above situations apply to you, you may file a complaint with the Division.

At this time, the Division’s complaint form for possible violations of the Equal Pay for Equal Work Act (EPEWA) is a PDF form. You can either: 1) save the form to your computer, complete it, then email it to the Division, or 2) print the form, complete it, then mail or fax it to the Division. Additional instructions are on the form.

Locate the complaint form in the Equal Pay for Equal Work Act, Part 2 Complaints section of our Transparency in Pay and Opportunities for Promotion and Advancement page. The complaint form is called the Equal Pay for Equal Work Act, Part 2 Complaint Form.

You may not file a claim with the Division if:

Your complaint alleges you were paid less than another employee (or employees) who were doing the same or similar work as yours because of your sex (gender identity), or on the basis of sex in combination with another protected status (e.g., race, religion, age, disability). Such pay discrimination is prohibited by Part 1 of the Equal Pay for Equal Work Act (EPEWA)-- which our Division does not enforce. Pay discrimination complaints under Part 1 of the EPEWA can be submitted to the Colorado Civil Rights Division and can also be filed in the appropriate civil court.

You may email questions to the Division at cdle_labor_standards@state.co.us.

If you would like to discuss the situation with the Division, please contact our call center at 303-318-8441 or toll free at 1-888-390-7936.

Agricultural Worker Rights Violations

YES The Division may investigate	NO The Division cannot investigate
The Division may have the authority to assist you with the following complaints: The employer did not pay the correct minimum wage, or did not pay overtime as required (See INFO #12A). The employer did not provide rest periods, meal periods, or key service provider access as required (See INFO #12B). This includes complaints by key service providers. The employer violated agricultural labor conditions requirements, such as heat safety rules, short-handled tool or hand-weeding/thinning rules, or public health emergency rules for agriculture (See INFO #12C). The employer retaliated against you, as an agricultural worker or person with a covered relationship with an agricultural worker, for seeking or asserting rights that are protected under the Agricultural Labor Rights and Responsibilities Act (See INFO #12D). The employer did not display the "Agricultural Labor Rights and Responsibilities Poster," and/or required posters and pamphlets related to a Public Health Emergency (See INFOs #12C and 12D). By clicking on the "I agree and would like to create an account" button below, I certify that I have read and understood the information above, and that I believe the Division of Labor Standards and Statistics has the authority to investigate my claim. After creating an account using the button below, you can access the complaint form to submit your claim. I agree and would like to create an account	You may not file a claim with the Division if: Your complaint is for wages in excess of $7,500 Your job was entirely outside the State of Colorado (in most cases) You have filed a lawsuit or taken other legal action against the employer regarding the events involved in this dispute You may email questions to the Division at cdle_labor_standards@state.co.us. If you would like to discuss the situation with the Division, please contact our call center at 303-318-8441 or toll free at 1-888-390-7936.

YES

The Division may investigate

NO

The Division cannot investigate

The Division may have the authority to assist you with the following complaints:

The employer did not pay the correct minimum wage, or did not pay overtime as required (See INFO #12A).
The employer did not provide rest periods, meal periods, or key service provider access as required (See INFO #12B). This includes complaints by key service providers.
The employer violated agricultural labor conditions requirements, such as heat safety rules, short-handled tool or hand-weeding/thinning rules, or public health emergency rules for agriculture (See INFO #12C).
The employer retaliated against you, as an agricultural worker or person with a covered relationship with an agricultural worker, for seeking or asserting rights that are protected under the Agricultural Labor Rights and Responsibilities Act (See INFO #12D).
The employer did not display the "Agricultural Labor Rights and Responsibilities Poster," and/or required posters and pamphlets related to a Public Health Emergency (See INFOs #12C and 12D).

I agree and would like to create an account

You may not file a claim with the Division if:

Your complaint is for wages in excess of $7,500
Your job was entirely outside the State of Colorado (in most cases)
You have filed a lawsuit or taken other legal action against the employer regarding the events involved in this dispute

You may email questions to the Division at cdle_labor_standards@state.co.us.

If you would like to discuss the situation with the Division, please contact our call center at 303-318-8441 or toll free at 1-888-390-7936.

Other Non-Monetary Violations of Labor Law (No Past Due Wages Are Owed to You)

YES The Division may investigate	NO The Division cannot investigate
The Division may have the authority to assist you with the following complaints: Itemized pay statements were not provided by the employer You were paid your wages, but not timely Meal periods were not provided as required by law By clicking on the "I agree and would like to create an account" button below, I certify that I have read and understood the information above, and that I believe the Division of Labor Standards and Statistics has the authority to investigate my claim. After creating an account using the button below, you can access the complaint form to submit your claim. I agree and would like to create an account You may file an anonymous complaint regarding one or more of the topics in this section using the Labor Standards Complaint Form (Printable) on the Division's Complaint Form Page. At this time anonymous complaints cannot be submitted online and you may not submit an anonymous claim for wages. Please note that if you are filing an anonymous complaint, you cannot provide any personally identifiable information on the complaint form.	You may not file a claim with the Division if: You have filed a lawsuit or taken other legal action against the employer regarding the events involved in this dispute Your complaint is about discrimination based on race, religion, sexual orientation, familial status, sex, marital status, disability, national origin, and/or ancestry You may email questions to the Division at cdle_labor_standards@state.co.us. If you would like to discuss the situation with the Division, please contact our call center at 303-318-8441 or toll free at 1-888-390-7936.

YES

The Division may investigate

NO

The Division cannot investigate

The Division may have the authority to assist you with the following complaints:

Itemized pay statements were not provided by the employer
You were paid your wages, but not timely
Meal periods were not provided as required by law

I agree and would like to create an account

You may file an anonymous complaint regarding one or more of the topics in this section using the Labor Standards Complaint Form (Printable) on the Division's Complaint Form Page. At this time anonymous complaints cannot be submitted online and you may not submit an anonymous claim for wages. Please note that if you are filing an anonymous complaint, you cannot provide any personally identifiable information on the complaint form.

You may not file a claim with the Division if:

You have filed a lawsuit or taken other legal action against the employer regarding the events involved in this dispute
Your complaint is about discrimination based on race, religion, sexual orientation, familial status, sex, marital status, disability, national origin, and/or ancestry

You may email questions to the Division at cdle_labor_standards@state.co.us.

If you would like to discuss the situation with the Division, please contact our call center at 303-318-8441 or toll free at 1-888-390-7936.

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