This article aims to demystify the nuances of Colorado’s severance pay guidelines, offering clarity and insight into this critical aspect of employment law. Severance pay is a form of compensation provided to some employees upon the termination of their employment.

Colorado labor law establishes a schedule for payment of final paychecks from an employer after termination of employment. An employer who fails to pay wages owed or pay on time may be subject to penalties and other relief under Colorado Revised Statutes C.R.S. 8-4-109. Denver, Colorado unpaid wages attorneys help clients pursue this relief.

Below are current (first listed, in bold) and prior versions of key Colorado labor statutes. For other resources, visit our labor rules and published guidance pages.

This guide and checklist offers a helpful overview of Colorado’s final paycheck requirements, separation notices, severance agreements, reporting employee termination, and withdrawing registration to do business in the state.