Local payroll and employment requirements that differ from or exceed Colorado state law
Last updated: January 2025
Significantly higher than state minimum. Adjusted annually for CPI. Tipped minimum is $3.02 below standard rate. Applies to all employers regardless of size.
Follows Colorado Healthy Families and Workplaces Act. Additional 80 hours for public health emergencies. Includes safe time for domestic violence, sexual assault, or stalking.
Monthly head tax on employees earning $500+ and their employers. Must withhold from employee wages and remit both portions.
City sales tax in addition to state and RTD taxes. Total combined rate varies by location.
Denver enforces state wage theft laws with local resources. Penalties include back wages, interest, and civil penalties.
Colorado state law (not Denver specific) prohibits criminal history inquiries on initial application. Applies to most employers.
Per Colorado law, job postings must include salary range. Applies to jobs that could be performed in Denver remotely or in person.
These local rules apply in addition to Colorado state law. Employers must comply with whichever law provides greater protection to employees. Always verify current requirements with official sources.