The Wage and Hour Division (WHD) of the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) is committed to providing employers with the tools they need to operate in compliance with the variety of labor laws enforced by the WHD—including resources intended to provide employers with readily accessible, easy-to-understand information relevant to their rights and responsibilities under the law.

For example, the WHD offers employers (1) a complete library of free, downloadable workplace posters; (2) forms; (3) fact sheets; and (4) compliance assistance.

And the WHD’s Payroll Audit Independent Determination (PAID) program facilitates resolution of potential overtime and minimum wage violations under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). The program's primary objectives are (1) to resolve such claims expeditiously and without litigation; (2) to improve employers' compliance with overtime and minimum wage obligations; and (3) to ensure that more employees receive the back wages they are owed—faster.

In Colorado, employers are subject to both federal and state labor laws, including those enforced by the Wage and Hour Division (WHD) of the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL). The WHD provides a variety of resources to help employers comply with labor laws such as the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), which covers minimum wage, overtime pay, recordkeeping, and youth employment standards. These resources include free workplace posters, forms, fact sheets, and compliance assistance tools. Additionally, the WHD's Payroll Audit Independent Determination (PAID) program is available to employers to voluntarily resolve potential overtime and minimum wage violations. This program aims to settle such issues quickly and without litigation, improve compliance with labor laws, and ensure that employees receive the back wages they are owed in a timely manner. Colorado employers must adhere to both federal guidelines and any state-specific regulations, which may include higher minimum wage rates and other labor standards that exceed federal requirements.