Revises definition of employer for purposes of wage and hour laws to include at least 25% ownership, prohibits making payroll deduction below a worker's minimum wage.
Allows waiver of penalty for employer failure to pay wages under certain conditions.
Requires court finding that employee pursued claim without justification before awarding employer attorney fees and costs; raises limit for claims adjudication.
Mandates determination of whether violations on wage claims are willful; violating employers' names to be published, additional penalties if not remedied in 60 days.
Wage complaint determinations must be made within 90 days; fine for employer found to have misclassified an employee; decreases waiting time for payment from fund.
Expands protections from retaliation, expands prohibition beyond employers.
Legislative History
On Jan. 8, 2025, bill was introduced in House; on Apr. 2, 2025, bill passed in House.
On Apr. 7, 2025, bill was introduced in Senate; on May 6, 2025, amended bill passed.
On May 7, 2025, bill concurred in House; on May 12, final act prepared for governor.
Effectiveness
HB 25-1001 takes effect 12:01 a.m. on the day after expiration of the 90-day period after adjournment of the general assembly, expected May 7, 2025, so Aug. 6, 2025.
May 22, 2025 COL LEG Governor Approval
On May 22, 2025, COL LEG governor approved HB 25-1001, effective Aug. 6, 2025.
Regulators
COL LEG
Entity Types
CNSM; Corp
Reference
Act, 5/22/2025; Act, 5/8/2025; Citation: COL LEG 8-4-101; COL LEG 8-4-105; COL LEG 8-4-109; COL LEG 8-4-110; COL LEG 8-4-111; COL LEG 8-4-113; COL LEG 8-4-120; COL LEG 8-4;
