Colorado Compliance

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Nov 2, 2026

What Colorado Employers Need to Change on January 1, 2027

Colorado's minimum wage, Denver's minimum wage, the UI wage base, FAMLI premiums, and the Social Security wage base all change on January 1, 2027. Here's what each one costs a small employer and what to update before your first 2027 payroll.

Colorado Compliance

May 9, 2026

8 min read

1099 vs W-2 in Colorado: How Workers Get Classified — and What Misclassification Costs

Colorado uses a stricter worker classification test than the IRS. A practical guide to the rules, the recently increased penalties, and the questions to ask before you 1099 anyone.

Colorado Compliance

Jan 15, 2026

5 min read

Colorado FAMLI Payroll Requirements: What Employers Need to Know

Everything Colorado employers need to know about FAMLI payroll deductions, reporting requirements, and compliance deadlines.