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Employers have a big responsibility to their employees.  They must familiarize themselves with the labor laws in their state and make sure that they are following them to the letter.  There are several Colorado (CO) employer laws that an employer must be concerned with. 

Paying the correct wage is one of the most important things that an employer has to look out for.  The minimum wage in Colorado currently is $5.15 per hour.  It is against the law for employers to pay less than this wage in most cases.  Colorado (CO) employer laws aren’t cut and dry however, there are exceptions to this rule.  Knowing those exceptions can mean the difference between paying too little or not.  One instance where it is okay to pay less than minimum wage is when the employee is receiving tips. 

Colorado (CO) employer laws are very specific when it comes to discrimination as well.  It is illegal in the state of Colorado to discriminate when hiring or firing an employee based on things like race, religion, sexual preference, gender, even pregnancy.  It is very important for employers to be aware of these things. 

Business owners should also be aware of child labor laws if they plan to hire a minor to work for them.  Colorado (CO) employer laws have restrictions on what types of work that a minor can do at what age.  There are different stipulations for minors who are 9 years old, 14 years old and anyone under 18 years old.  So it is important to know the differences in the kind of work each of these groups can perform.  Also, one should note that Colorado (CO) employer laws make it illegal for any minor to work during school hours and without a work permit.

 

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