Colorado Overtime & Paycheck Calculator
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Colorado Statutory Wage & Overtime Authority
Statutory Legal Citation: 7 CCR 1103-1 COMPS Order #39
Colorado COMPS Order #39 mandates daily overtime at 1.5x regular rate for hours worked over 12 in a workday or 12 consecutive hours regardless of workday boundary.
Employee Statutory Rights (CO)
- ✓ Daily overtime pay (1.5x) for hours worked over 12 in a workday or 12 consecutive hours.
- ✓ 30-minute meal break for shifts over 5 hours; paid 10-minute rest period for every 4 hours.
- ✓ Paid sick leave accrual under Healthy Workplaces and Families Act (HWFA).
Employer Mandatory Obligations (CO)
- § Pay tipped employees at least $11.40/hr direct cash wage.
- § Include rest period penalty pay for missed 10-minute breaks.
- § Post COMPS Order #39 poster in all employee work areas.
Colorado Statutory Wage & Overtime FAQs
What is the minimum wage in Colorado for 2026? ↓
Under statutory citation 7 CCR 1103-1 COMPS Order #39, the 2026 minimum wage in Colorado is $14.42 per hour. Employers paying below this baseline face Department of Labor back-pay audits and statutory interest penalties.
Does Colorado mandate daily overtime pay? ↓
Colorado mandates 1.5x daily overtime pay for non-exempt shift hours exceeding 12 hours in a single workday under 7 CCR 1103-1 COMPS Order #39.
Can employers in Colorado take a tip credit against wage rates? ↓
Colorado permits employers to claim a maximum tip credit of $3.02/hr against tipped staff, requiring a minimum direct cash wage of $11.40/hr.
Common Colorado Payroll Compliance Traps & Audit Penalties
Overlooking 12-consecutive-hour daily overtime rule across overnight shifts.
Failing to pay 10-minute rest breaks as compensable working time.
Using federal FLSA salary exemption threshold ($35,568) instead of CO state threshold ($55,000).
Did Your Employer Violate Colorado Labor Law?
30-Second Diagnostic • Sourced from 7 CCR 1103-1 COMPS Order #39
Based on Colorado labor code standards (7 CCR 1103-1 COMPS Order #39), your responses indicate potential statutory wage violations.
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Department of Labor & State Compliance Fine Exposure in Colorado
Under FLSA § 216(b), mandatory double back pay is assessed for unpaid overtime.
1 hour regular rate premium pay per workday missed under state law.
Waiting time statutory penalties for delayed final paycheck settlement.
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FLSA & CO Overtime Exemption Checklist
Determine if an employee is legally exempt from overtime under state and federal law
Earns at least $844/week ($43,888/yr federal minimum) or state higher threshold (e.g. CA $66,560/yr).
Primary duty involves managing business operations, directing 2+ staff, or exercising independent judgment.
Receives a predetermined, non-deductible salary regardless of quality or quantity of weekly work.
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