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Labor Rules, Proposed and Adopted

Notice: DLSS Restaurant Industry Listening Sessions (July 13 & 14)

The Colorado Division of Labor Standards & Statistics (DLSS) is hosting two upcoming listening sessions about topics of interest to the restaurant industry. We invite employees, managers, owners, and other interested stakeholders to share their perspectives as we gather input on several key topics, including service charges, and tip credits and pools. This input will help inform the Division as it considers potential changes or clarifications to labor regulations.

Listening Session Details

  • When: 
    • Monday, July 13th, from 10:00 AM to 2:00PM
    • Tuesday, July 14th, from 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM 

You may join at any time during these windows based on your availability; Division representatives will be present the entire time.  

  • Where: At the Division's offices, 707 17th Street, Suite 2400 (Maroon Bells Conference Room), Denver, CO 80202, or remotely by phone or computer, using the following conference information: 

We encourage your participation in one of two ways: 

  • Speak at the session: Attend in person or remotely to share your thoughts and experiences. 
  • Provide written remarks: If you cannot attend or prefer to submit written remarks, you can do so via the RSVP and Comment form below. 

To RSVP for a session or submit a written remark, please complete this form. 

DLSS strives to be inclusive and accessible to all. If you need accommodations or a translator, the RSVP & Comment form has space to request accommodations or translators.

Aviso: Sesión de Escucha de Restaurantes del DLSS de 2026 (Julio 13 & 14)

La División de Normas Laborales y Estadísticas de Colorado (DLSS) llevará a cabo dos sesiones de escucha sobre temas de interés para el sector de los restaurantes. Invitamos a empleados, gerentes, dueños y otras partes interesadas a compartir sus puntos de vista mientras recopilamos opiniones sobre varios temas clave, incluidos los cargos por servicio y los créditos y el fondo común de propinas (tip pool). Esta información ayudará a la División a considerar posibles cambios o aclaraciones en las regulaciones laborales.

Detalles de sesión de escucha

  • Cuándo: 
    • lunes, 13 de julio, de 10:00 AM a 2:00 PM
    • martes, 14 de julio, de 1:00 PM a 5:00 PM

Puede unirse en cualquier momento dentro de estos horarios, según su disponibilidad; los representantes de la División estarán presentes durante todo el tiempo.

  • Donde: en las oficinas de la División, 707 17th Street, Suite 2400 (Maroon Bells Conference Room), Denver, CO 80202, o de forma remota, por teléfono o por computadora, con la información de la conferencia que se proporcionará al confirmar su asistencia.
    • lunes, 13 de julio · 10:00am – 2:00pm 
      • Zona horaria: America/Denver
      • Información de Zoom Enlace:
        https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82334279835?pwd=w8WLAmDQnYmNFqurQbbJXXzXEQaMt…
      • ID de la Reunión: 823 3427 9835
        Contraseña: 430344

      • Acceso móvil con un solo toque
        +17193594580,,82334279835#,,,,*430344# US
        +12532050468,,82334279835#,,,,*430344# US

        La División ofrecerá servicio de interpretación al español para esta sesión.

    • martes, 14 de julio · 1:00 – 5:00pm 
      • Zona horaria: America/Denver 
      • Información de Zoom Enlace:
        https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82334279835?pwd=w8WLAmDQnYmNFqurQbbJXXzXEQaMt…
      • ID de la Reunión: 823 3427 9835
        Contraseña: 430344

      • Acceso móvil con un solo toque
        +17193594580,,82334279835#,,,,*430344# US
        +12532050468,,82334279835#,,,,*430344# US

        La División ofrecerá servicio de interpretación al español para esta sesión. 

Le animamos a participar de una de estas dos formas:

  • Hable en la sesión: asista presencialmente o de forma remota para compartir sus ideas y experiencias.
  • Presente comentarios por escrito: Si no puede asistir o prefiere enviar comentarios por escrito, puede hacerlo a través de este formulario de confirmación de asistencia y comentarios. 

DLSS se esfuerza por ser inclusivo y accesible para todos. Si necesita adaptaciones o un intérprete, este formulario de confirmación de asistencia y comentarios le permite solicitar adaptaciones o intérpretes.

Esperamos poder escuchar de usted.

Para confirmar su asistencia a una sesión o enviar un comentario por escrito, por favor, complete este formulario.
 

About Labor Rules

The Division of Labor Standards and Statistics (DLSS) engages in periodic rulemaking on labor law and policy for the State of Colorado. This page has timelines for upcoming rulemaking, copies of current and previous rules, recordings and transcripts from previous rulemaking, and comments received. For questions regarding rulemaking, please email CDLE_LaborStandardsRules@state.co.us. For more on Colorado rulemaking, visit the Department of Regulatory Agencies or the Secretary of State.

Below is a set of three accordions, each pertaining to labor rules at different stages of adoption:

  1. Current and Prior versions of Rules
  2. Proposed and  Recently Adopted Rules
  3. Rulemaking Comments and Hearings

Current and Prior Rules

Versions currently in effect are listed first and in boldface. Following each version is the Statement of Basis, Purpose, and Authority (“SBP”) that explains its adoption, followed by the effective dates.

Wage & Hour Rules:

Colorado Overtime and Minimum Pay Standards (COMPS) Order

To view prior wage orders, posters, fact sheets, and other published guidance, visit our Wage Order Archive page.

Publication and Yearly Calculation of Adjusted Labor Compensation (PAY CALC) Order

Posting, Screening, & Transparency (POST) Rules:

Labor Relations Rules:

Labor Peace and Industrial Relations Rules (LPIR)
State Labor Relations Rules (SLR)
Collective Bargaining for County Employees Act (COBCA) Rules
Protections for Public Workers (PROPWA) Rules

Other Rules:

Prevailing Wage and Residency (PWR) Rules
Direct Investigation Rules
Delivery Network Company (DNC) and Transportation Network Company (TNC) Acts Labor Rules

Proposed and Recently Adopted Rules

No proposed or recently adopted rules or orders at this time. Check back later.

Rulemaking Calendar

Rulemaking Comments and Hearings

Current Rulemaking:

Fall 2025 Rulemaking

Hearing topics:

  • Publication and Yearly Calculation of Adjusted Labor Compensation Order (PAYCALC Order),
  • Wage Protection Rules (WPR),
  • Colorado Whistleblower, Anti-Retaliation, Non-Interference, and Notice-Giving Rules (WARNING Rules),
  • The Agricultural Labor Conditions Act Rules (AGLABOCO Rules),
  • Colorado Overtime Minimum Pay Standards Order (COMPS Order),
  • Colorado Youth Employment Opportunity Act ("CYEOA") C.R.S. § 8-12-101, et seq.,
  • Colorado Administrative Procedure Act, C.R.S. § 24-4-103.

This form is no longer taking comments: Fall 2025 Rulemaking RSVP & Public Comments Form

Fall 2025 Public Comments:

Previous Rulemaking:

Fall 2024 Rulemaking
Spring 2023 Rulemaking
Fall 2021 Rulemaking

Statistics

Unemployment Rate - May 2026
Colorado: 3.9%
National: 4.3%

Colorado Job Growth (Seasonally Adjusted)
April 2026 - May 2026: -400
May 2025 - May 2026: 100

2026 Minimum Wage
$15.16 / Hour
$12.14 / Hour for tipped employees

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