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Title 8, Labor and Industry

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Colo. Rev. Stat. § 8-6-111 Director to review report
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(1) Upon the receipt of a report from a wage board, the director shall review the same and may approve or disapprove any determination or recommit the subject to the same or a new wage board. If the director approves any of the determinations of the wage board, said director shal…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 8-6-112 New determination of wages and conditions
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Whenever a minimum wage rate or a new standard of conditions of employment has been established in any occupation, the director, if he deems proper or necessary so to do, upon petition of either employers or employees, may reconvene the wage board or establish a new wage board, a…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 8-6-115 Discrimination by employer - penalty - prosecutions
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Any employer who discharges or threatens to discharge, or in any other way discriminates against an employee because such employee serves upon a wage board, or is active in its formation, or has testified or is about to testify, or because the employer believes that the employee …
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 8-6-116 Violation - penalty

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(1) The minimum wages fixed by the director, as provided in this article 6, are the minimum wages paid to the employees, and the payment to such employees of a wage less than the minimum so fixed is unlawful, and every employer or other person who intentionally, individually or a…

Colo. Rev. Stat. § 8-6-117 Minimum wage presumed reasonable - conclusiveness

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In every prosecution for the violation of any provision of this article, the minimum wage established by the director shall be prima facie presumed to be reasonable and lawful and the wage required to be paid. The findings of fact made by the director acting within prescribed pow…

Colo. Rev. Stat. § 8-6-118 Recovery of balance of minimum wage

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An employee receiving less than the legal minimum wage applicable to such employee is entitled to recover in a civil action the unpaid balance of the full amount of such minimum wage, together with reasonable attorney fees and court costs, notwithstanding any agreement to work fo…

Colo. Rev. Stat. § 8-6-119 Investigation of complaints

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Any person may register with the division a complaint that the wages paid to an employee for whom a rate has been established are less than that rate, and the director shall investigate the matter and take all proceedings necessary to enforce the payment of the minimum wage rate.…

Colo. Rev. Stat. § 8-6-120 Overtime wages for agricultural employees - definitions

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(1) As used in this section: (a) "Agricultural employee" has the meaning set forth in section 8-2-206 (1)(b). (b) "Agricultural employer" has the meaning set forth in section 8-3-104 (1). (c) "Decision-making manager" means an individual primarily engaged in agricultural work who…

Colo. Rev. Stat. § 8-9-101 Assignment of wages - requirements

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This article is subject to the provisions of articles 2 and 3 of the "Uniform Consumer Credit Code". No assignment of wages by any employee to any person for the benefit of such employee shall be valid or enforceable. No employer or debtor shall recognize or honor any assignment …

Colo. Rev. Stat. § 8-9-102 Copies to be given employer and assignor

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No assignment of wages shall be valid or enforceable unless a copy of the assignment is given or mailed by registered mail to the employer within five days after its execution and a copy of the assignment given to the wage earner making the assignment. Source: L. 49: p. 232, § 4.…

Colo. Rev. Stat. § 8-9-103 When assignment must be recorded

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No assignment of wages not already earned at the time of the assignment and no assignment of any other sum to become due to the assignor shall be valid as against any creditor of the assignor who has not had actual notice of the assignment at the time the same is made unless the …

Colo. Rev. Stat. § 8-9-104 Joinder of wife or husband in assignment - acknowledgment

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No assignment of wages, except for child support, not already earned at the time of the assignment or any sum to become due the assignor after the date of such assignment shall be valid unless, if the assignor is married and residing with his spouse, such spouse joins in and sign…

Colo. Rev. Stat. § 8-9-105 Burden of proof of validity on assignee

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If any assignment of wages or other sums to be earned or to become due after the date of such assignment is contested by any creditor of the assignor, the burden of proof that the assignment was recorded as provided in section 8-9-103 or that the creditor had actual notice of the…

Colo. Rev. Stat. § 8-9-106 Deductions for union dues

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Nothing in this article shall prevent or prohibit the use of the check-off between employers or employees in the custom or practice of the deduction of union dues by an employer for his employees where such an arrangement has been entered into between the parties. Source: L. 49: …

Colo. Rev. Stat. § 8-9-107 Other authorized deductions

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(1) Nothing contained in this article shall be construed to affect deductions authorized by an employee to be made by an employer for hospital, medical, stock purchases, savings, insurance, charities, credit unions, banks, savings and loans, or any other financial institution or …

Colo. Rev. Stat. § 8-10-101 Wages a preferred claim

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When the business of any person, corporation, company, or firm is suspended by the action of creditors or put into the hands of a receiver or trustee, the debts owing to laborers, servants, or employees, which have occurred by reason of their labor or employment shall be consider…

Colo. Rev. Stat. § 8-10-102 Statement of claim presented

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Any laborer, servant, or employee desiring to enforce his claim for wages under this article shall present a statement under oath showing the amount due, the kind of work for which the wages are due, and when performed to the officer, person, or court charged with the property wi…

Colo. Rev. Stat. § 8-10-103 Payment - prorating - prior mortgage not impaired

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No claim under this article shall be paid until after the expiration of the time in which to present such claim. If the funds realized from the sale of the property seized are insufficient to pay the total claims presented, such funds shall be prorated on such claims. The provisi…

Colo. Rev. Stat. § 8-12-101 Short title

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This article shall be known and may be cited as the "Colorado Youth Employment Opportunity Act of 1971". Source: L. 71: R&RE, p. 889, § 1. C.R.S. 1963: § 80-6-13. ANNOTATION Law reviews. For article, "One Year Review of Torts", see 36 Dicta 64 (1959).

Colo. Rev. Stat. § 8-12-102 Legislative declaration

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(1) It is the policy of this state to foster the economic, social, and educational development of young people through employment. Work is an integral factor in providing a sense of purpose, direction, and self-esteem necessary to the overall physical and mental health of an indi…

Colo. Rev. Stat. § 8-12-103 Definitions

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As used in this article, unless the context otherwise requires: (1) Repealed. (2) "Director" means the director of the division of labor standards and statistics. (3) "Division" means the division of labor standards and statistics in the department of labor and employment. (4) "E…

Colo. Rev. Stat. § 8-12-104 Exemptions

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(1) The provisions of this article, except section 8-12-110, shall not apply to the following: (a) School work and supervised educational activities; (b) Home chores; (c) Work done for a parent or guardian, except where the parent or guardian receives any payment therefor; (d) Ne…

Colo. Rev. Stat. § 8-12-105 Minimum age requirements - maximum hours of work

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(1) No minor under the age of fourteen shall be permitted employment in this state except as authorized by sections 8-12-104, 8-12-106, and 8-12-107. (2) On school days, during school hours, no minor under the age of sixteen shall be permitted employment except as provided in sec…

Colo. Rev. Stat. § 8-12-106 Permissible occupations at age nine or older

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(1) Subject to the limitations of sections 8-12-105 and 8-12-110, any minor at age nine or older shall be permitted employment in any of the following nonhazardous occupations: (a) Delivery of handbills, advertising, and advertising samples; (b) Shoeshining; (c) Gardening and car…

Colo. Rev. Stat. § 8-12-107 Permissible occupations at age twelve or older

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(1) Subject to the limitations of sections 8-12-105 and 8-12-110, any minor at age twelve or older shall be permitted employment in any of the following nonhazardous occupations: (a) Sale and delivery of periodicals and door-to-door selling of merchandise and the delivery thereof…

Colo. Rev. Stat. § 8-12-108 Permissible occupations at age fourteen or older

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(1) In addition to the occupations permitted by sections 8-12-106 and 8-12-107, and subject to the limitations of sections 8-12-105 and 8-12-110, any minor fourteen years of age or older shall be permitted employment in any of the following occupations: (a) Nonhazardous occupatio…

Colo. Rev. Stat. § 8-12-109 Permissible occupations at age sixteen or older

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In addition to the occupations permitted by sections 8-12-106 to 8-12-108 and subject to the limitations of sections 8-12-105 and 8-12-110, any minor sixteen years of age or older shall be permitted employment in any occupation which involves the use of a motor vehicle if the min…

Colo. Rev. Stat. § 8-12-110 Hazardous occupations prohibited for minors

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(1) No minor shall be permitted employment in any occupation declared to be hazardous in subsection (2) of this section unless such minor is fourteen years of age or older and he is employed: (a) Incidental to or upon completion of a program of apprentice training; (b) Incidental…

Colo. Rev. Stat. § 8-12-111 Age certificates

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(1) Any employer desiring proof of the age of any minor employee or prospective employee may require the minor to submit an age certificate. Upon request of a minor, an age certificate shall be issued by or under the authority of the school superintendent of the district or count…

Colo. Rev. Stat. § 8-12-112 Proof of high school diploma, passing score on general educational development examination, or completion of career and technical education program

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Any employer may require proof of a high school diploma, a passing score on the general educational development examination, or completion of a career and technical education program. The employer shall maintain a record of the high school diploma, proof of a passing score on the…

Colo. Rev. Stat. § 8-12-113 School release permit

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(1) Any minor fourteen or fifteen years of age who wishes to work on school days during school hours shall first secure a school release permit. The permit shall be issued only by the school district superintendent, his agent, or some other person designated by the board of educa…

Colo. Rev. Stat. § 8-12-114 Appeal from denial or cancellation of school release permit - procedure

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(1) If a minor is refused a school release permit or has had a school release permit canceled for reasons other than the termination of employment for which the permit was granted, he shall be entitled to review by the court having jurisdiction of juvenile matters in the county i…

Colo. Rev. Stat. § 8-12-115 Director of division of labor standards and statistics - powers and duties - public records - filing final orders - rules - definition

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(1) The director shall enforce the provisions of this article. (2) The director shall take the necessary steps to inform employers, school authorities, and the general public regarding the provisions of this article, and he shall work with other public and private agencies to min…

Colo. Rev. Stat. § 8-12-116 Penalty and damages for violations

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(1) Any person, including any firm or corporation, or any agent, manager, superintendent, or foreperson of any firm or corporation, that, individually or through an agent, subagent, manager, superintendent, or foreperson, violates or fails to comply with this article 12 is subjec…

Colo. Rev. Stat. § 8-12-117 Remedies for violations - workers' compensation - remedies at law and in equity

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(1) All minors, whether lawfully or unlawfully employed, are subject to the rights and remedies of the "Workers' Compensation Act of Colorado", articles 40 to 47 of this title 8, if the employer is included within the meaning of section 8-40-203. (2) Persons aggrieved by violatio…

Colo. Rev. Stat. § 8-12-118 Protection from retaliation - rebuttable presumption of retaliation

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(1) The retaliation protections described in section 8-4-120 protect an individual attempting to exercise any right protected under this article 12. (2) If a person, including any firm or corporation, or any agent, manager, superintendent, or foreperson of any firm or corporation…

Colo. Rev. Stat. § 8-13-101 Employment declared dangerous

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Employment in all underground mines, underground workings, and smelters is declared to be injurious to health and dangerous to life and limb. Source: L. 13: p. 306, § 1. C.L. § 4172. CSA: C. 97, § 100. CRS 53: § 80-7-1. C.R.S. 1963: § 80-14-1. L. 87: Entire section amended, p. 37…

Colo. Rev. Stat. § 8-13-102 Eight-hour day - exceptions

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(1) The period of employment of persons working in all underground mines, underground workings, and smelters may exceed eight hours within a twenty-four-hour period upon the following conditions: (a) The operator of the underground mine, underground workings, or smelter establish…

Colo. Rev. Stat. § 8-13-102.1 Period of employment - relation to conservation of fuel

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(1) The general assembly hereby finds and declares that in order to give full effect to state programs for the conservation of fuel and not to impede or prevent the execution of any fuel conservation powers the governor may impose pursuant to part 3 of article 20 of title 24, C.R…

Colo. Rev. Stat. § 8-13-103 Penalty for violation

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Any person, body corporate, general manager, or employer who violates or causes to be violated any of the provisions of sections 8-13-101 and 8-13-102 commits a class 2 misdemeanor. Each day in violation of the provisions of sections 8-13-101 and 8-13-102 shall constitute a separ…

Colo. Rev. Stat. § 8-13-107 Firemen - hours of duty

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It is unlawful for any municipality, or any officer or employee thereof, to require any person holding any position or employment in the fire department of such municipality, except one who may be at any time in command of the department, to be or remain on duty in such employmen…

Colo. Rev. Stat. § 8-13-108 Penalty for violation

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Any officer, agent, or employee of any municipality who orders, directs, compels, or requires any employee or other person in any such fire department, except one who may be at any time in command of the fire department, to be or remain on duty in such work or employment in any c…

Colo. Rev. Stat. § 8-13-110 Overtime not mandatory

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Nothing in this article shall be construed to mandate overtime for employees in and about cement manufacturing plants and plaster manufacturing plants unless otherwise negotiated by contract. Source: L. 27: p. 288, § 2. CSA: C. 97, § 115. CRS 53: § 80-7-16. C.R.S. 1963: § 80-14-1…

Colo. Rev. Stat. § 8-14-101 Protection of building employees

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A person employing or directing another to perform labor of any kind in the erection, repairing, altering, or painting of a house, building, or structure shall not furnish or erect for the performance of such labor scaffolding, hoists, stays, ladders, or other mechanical contriva…

Colo. Rev. Stat. § 8-14-102 Scaffolding - complaints - duty of building inspector

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(1) Whenever complaint is made to the building inspector of any town or city wherein work is being done that the scaffolding or the slings, hangers, blocks, pulleys, stays, braces, ladders, or ropes of any swinging or stationary scaffolding used in the construction, alteration, r…

Colo. Rev. Stat. § 8-14-103 Flooring - hoisting of materials - regulations

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(1) All contractors and owners, when constructing buildings in cities where the plans and specifications require the floors to be arched between the beams thereof or where the floors or filling in between the floors are of fireproof material or brick work, shall complete the floo…

Colo. Rev. Stat. § 8-14-104 Building inspector to enforce - prosecutions

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The building inspector shall enforce all the provisions of this article. He shall investigate complaints made to him of violations of such provisions, and, if he finds that such complaints are well-founded, he shall issue an order directed to the person or corporation complained …

Colo. Rev. Stat. § 8-14-105 Penalty for violation

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Any person, corporation, company, or association who violates any of the provisions of this article is guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction thereof, shall be fined in a sum of not less than fifty dollars nor more than five hundred dollars for each offense. Source: L. 13: …

Colo. Rev. Stat. § 8-17-100.3 Definitions

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As used in this article 17: (1) "Colorado labor" means any person who is a resident of the state of Colorado, at the time of the public works project, without discrimination as to race, color, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, nat…

Colo. Rev. Stat. § 8-17-101 Colorado labor employed on public works

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(1) Whenever any public works project financed in whole or in part by funds of the state, counties, school districts, or municipalities of the state of Colorado are undertaken in this state, Colorado labor shall be employed to perform at least eighty percent of the work. The gove…