Colorado Compliance Guide: What Every Business Should Know

Doing Business in Colorado? Here’s What You Need to Know to Stay Compliant

Running a business means juggling many responsibilities. To keep you two steps ahead, use our guide to ensure your company stays compliant with all Colorado regulations so you can focus on growing your team and exceeding your business goals.

Retirement mandate for the state of Colorado

Colorado requires most businesses with 5 or more employees to provide their workers access to a retirement savings plan.

For more information, please see our guide to Colorado Secure Savings.
Or visit our partner Beyond to learn more about their 401(k) offerings.

Workers’ comp mandate

Did you know that the state of Colorado requires almost all businesses with 1 or more employees to carry a workers’ compensation policy?

For more information, please see our guide to Colorado workers’ compensation insurance.
Or visit our partner Beyond to get a workers’ compensation quote. Get a quote from Beyond.

Paid family leave begins

Colorado’s paid family leave program starts on January 1, 2024. Eligible employees can receive up to 12 weeks of paid leave to care for a sick family member, bond with a newborn, or prepare for a family member’s military deployment. Learn more in our guide to paid family leave.

Sexual harassment training

While harassment training is not mandatory in Colorado, it is highly recommended.

State Registration

If you have employees working in Colorado, you are required to register for state unemployment and withholding accounts.