Colorado pay transparency law: pay in job ads
In force
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- Who it applies to
- All employers with at least one employee in Colorado, including remote roles that could be done from Colorado.
- What the ad must include
- The hourly or salary rate, or a good-faith range.
- A general description of benefits and other compensation.
- How to apply and the application deadline.
- Effective date
- 1 January 2021 (Equal Pay for Equal Work Act); posting rules updated 1 January 2024.
- Penalties
- Fines of $500 to $10,000 per violation, enforced by the Colorado Department of Labor and Employment.