HB 23-1035

House Bill 23-1035, which has been signed into law, changes how long workers have to sue employers for minimum wage violations in Colorado. Under the new law, employees now have up to two years to take legal action if their employer accidentally or unintentionally violates minimum wage laws, and up to three years if the violation is willful. This affects anyone who works in Colorado and earns a minimum wage. Since it has been signed, this bill is now an active law that employers and workers need to follow.

Official Summary

The bill specifies that actions brought for violations of minimum wage laws must be commenced within 2 years after the cause of action accrues or, for a willful violation, within 3 years after the cause of action accrues. (Note: This summary applies to this bill as introduced.)