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If I Am Fired From My Job, How Soon Must My Employer Pay Me?

Other Colorado Labor and Employment FAQs

• Q: What is the minimum wage in Colorado?
  A: The current minimum wage of $7.28 must be paid to all adult employees and emancipated minors whether employed on an hourly, piecework, commission, or other basis.
• Q: What Is The Law Regarding Overtime?
  A: Employees shall be paid time and one­half of the regular rate of pay for any work in excess of Forty hours per workweek; twelve hours per workday; or twelve … More
• Q: Am I Entitled To Lunch And Rest Breaks?
  A: In most jobs, employees shall be entitled to an uninterrupted meal period of at least thirty minutes when the scheduled work shift exceeds five consecutive hours of … More
• Q: Must An Employer Provide Vacation, Sick Leave, Holiday Pay, Retirement, Health, Or Life Insurance Benefits?
  A: Colorado law neither prohibits nor requires the granting of such benefits. However, the Colorado Supreme Court has ruled that a vacation earned by an employee, in … More
• Q: How Do I File A Wage Claim?
  A: The Labor Standards Office will assist in the recovery of earned compensation. However, this office does not have legal authority to order the payment of wages. They … More
• Q: Can An Employer Terminate An Employee Without Notice Or Reason?
  A: Colorado follows the doctrine of "employment at will" which means an employer can terminate employment at any time with or without cause and with or without … More
• Q: Can You Explain The Colorado New Hire Program?
  A: Employers are required by law to send the information collected on employee's W4s to the State Directory of New Hire (SDNH). The information collected by the Colorado … More
• Q: What Information Must Be Reported To The State Directory Of New Hires?
  A: Employers are required to report the employee's name, address and social security number and the employer's name, address, and Employer Federal Identification Number. … More
• Q: When Should New Hires Be Reported?
  A: New hire reports must be sent within twenty days of the employee's first day of work or by the first payroll period. If an employer reports electronically or … More
• Q: Is A Work Permit Required For Employment Of A Minor?
  A: The state of Colorado does not require a work permit for the employment of minors. If your employer requires an age certificate before you can begin work, you must get … More