Discipline and termination
State procedures
Are there state-specific laws on the procedures employers must follow with regard to discipline and grievance procedures?
Colorado has no law governing private employers with regard to discipline and grievance procedures.
At-will or notice
At-will status and/or notice period?
Colorado is an at-will state.
What restrictions apply to the above?
The at-will status may be modified by an express or implied contract. An implied contract can arise out of an employment manual, handbook, or other document reflecting company policy and practice.
In addition, Colorado recognizes certain public policy exceptions to the at-will employment relationship including violation of public policy (such as when an employee refuses to comply with an unlawful request or whistle-blowing activity), wrongful constructive discharge, fraudulent inducement, or any other unlawful reason (e.g., discrimination).
Final paychecks
Are there state-specific rules on when final paychecks are due after termination?
If terminated by the employer, all earned wages are due immediately if the accounting unit is operational or no later than six hours after the start of the accounting unit’s next regular working day if not operational at termination. If the accounting unit is offsite, then wages are due no later than 24 hours after the start of the accounting unit’s next regular working day (C.R.S. §8-4-109). When an employee resigns or quits employment, all earned wages are...
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