Did you know that a DORA Complaint does not have to be proven beyond a reasonable doubt in order for the Board or Program to find that you have committed a violation of the law? After an investigator conducts an investigation into the complaint, he/she writes a report...
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Overview of DORA
The Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies (or DORA) regulates a variety of industries and professions, including barber shops, addiction counselors, pharmacists, certified nurse aides, nurses and physicians. DORA is composed of several divisions that, with the...
My Boss Hasn’t Paid Me. What can I do?
First off, don't worry. Fortunately, you live in Colorado and the Colorado Wage Act is a powerful tool to use against employers who wrongfully withhold wages. If your last paycheck is being wrongfully withheld, you could be entitled to all of your wages plus...
Bonuses, Vacation Pay are Still Consider Wages Under Colorado Law
There are many ways an employer can pay an employee in the employer-employee context. Many employees enjoy the benefit of bonuses, compensation, and vacation pay as compensation. It is important to note that while a bonus might not be deemed a traditional wage, under...
Definition of “Wages” Under Colorado Wage Act is Broad
The Colorado Wage Act is a powerful tool to use against employers who wrongfully withhold wages. Under the Colorado Wage Act an employee can seek to recover wrongfully withheld "wages" or "compensation". Wages" or "compensation" means: All amounts for labor or service...
Independent Contractor or Employee?
Employers routinely misclassify workers for their own benefit. Recently, more and more employers are classifying their workers as independent contractors in the state of Colorado to save money. If workers are classified as independent contractors, employers do not...