Colorado has established robust overtime laws that go beyond federal standards, offering greater protection to workers. Understanding these state-specific regulations is crucial for both employers and employees.
Key Features of Colorado Overtime Law:
Colorado’s minimum wage is higher than the federal minimum wage. As of January 1, 2024, it is $14.42 per hour for non-tipped employees and $11.40 for tipped employees. These rates increased to $14.81 and $11.79 respectively on January 1, 2025. The state constitution mandates annual adjustments based on inflation.
The statute of limitations for unpaid overtime claims in Colorado is 2 years under the Colorado Minimum Wages of Workers Act. This can be extended to 3 years for willful violations, similar to federal law.
Colorado employees can typically recover the following damages:
Colorado law allows for class action lawsuits for overtime violations, often combined with collective actions under the FLSA. These “hybrid” lawsuits provide a powerful tool for employees to seek redress for unpaid overtime.
Our unpaid overtime attorneys based in Dallas, Texas have national unpaid overtime litigation experience in federal courts throughout the United States. Mr. Siegel has personally represented clients in wage and hour suits in at least 20 states, including Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Illinois, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Michigan, Missouri, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas, and Virginia.
