Supporting workers and businesses in Denver through wage enforcement and education. Denver Auditor O'Brien and his office are ready to help.
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Not getting paid? You can file a wage theft complaint with the Denver Labor Department. We’ll review your case and help you recover what’s owed. File online or call us—resources available in English & Spanish. #KnowYourRights
Visit Denverwages.org
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Local wage laws protect workers from wage theft. Depending on your job, those protections may include minimum wage, prevailing wage, overtime pay, paid breaks, paid sick and safe leave, and protection from retaliation.
Celebrating contributions. Protecting rights.
A Rutgers Workplace Justice Lab study found that Latine workers in the Denver metro area were 70% more likely than white workers to experience a minimum wage violation.
Source: Rutgers Workplace Justice Lab
Great fall weather made Saturday’s Denver International Festival even better. We enjoyed connecting with residents and sharing the work of the Auditor’s Office and Denver Labor.
Outdoor event season may be winding down, but we’ll keep showing up for Denver communities year-round
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This Hispanic Heritage Month, we’re highlighting workers’ right to receive the wages they’ve earned.
Nearly half the names on our Are You Owed Money? list have surnames associated with Hispanic or Latino communities.
Check the list
denvergov.org/Government/Age…
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Hispanic workers are an essential part of Denver’s workforce and help keep our city moving every day.
This Hispanic Heritage Month, Denver Labor recognizes their contributions and the importance of making sure workers receive every dollar they’ve earned.
On International Equal Pay Day, we recognize that women and men doing equal work should receive equal pay.
Pay should be based on the work performed — not gender.
Denver Labor helps protect wage rights and ensure workers receive the wages they’ve earned.
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The Broncos' regular season is underway, and stadium crews, food service workers, and security staff are working behind the scenes.
As the season begins, we encourage employers to follow wage laws and workers to monitor their hours and pay.
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Working before you clock in? That time may still need to be paid.
Setting up equipment, preparing your workspace, attending meetings, or completing tasks before clocking in can count as work.
If your employer requires or allows it, you should be paid for that time.
This Labor Day, we celebrate the workers who keep Denver moving.
The Denver Auditor's Office stands with workers and employers, providing education and resources to protect wage rights.
We honor the hard work and dedication of our workforce.
Happy Labor Day, Denver!
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Also in our latest newsletter:
💵 Denver’s 2027 minimum wage
🛡️ Wage theft protections
📋 How Denver Labor investigations work
Read more:
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Young workers have wage rights too.
In Denver, minors are generally entitled to the city’s minimum wage for the hours they work.
Join us to see how Denver Labor helped young workers recover unpaid wages in this restitution story.
Workers in Denver are protected from retaliation when they speak up about wage theft or workplace violations. In this new episode of Ask the Auditor, we explain what illegal retaliation looks like and which workplace activities are protected.
youtube.com/watch?v=DcB32hBs…
Denver’s minimum wage will be $19.84 per hour starting January 1, 2027.
Denver Labor educates and enforces wage laws to ensure workers receive the wages they are owed.
Learn more: denvergov.org/News-articles/…
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Short-term and app-based workers have rights in Denver.
Being hired through an app or labeled an independent contractor does not automatically remove workplace protections.
Questions? Contact Denver Labor DenverWages.org
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Happy 150th birthday, Colorado! 🎉
We’re proud to call home a state shaped by diverse communities, hardworking people, and a shared spirit of resilience.
Denver Labor is honored to protect the workers who help Colorado thrive.
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You don’t have to be the worker to speak up.
If you believe someone working in Denver was not paid correctly, you can submit a wage complaint to Denver Labor — even anonymously.
Report possible wage theft: DenverWages.org
In Denver, workers have rights including minimum wage and protections against wage theft. You can question your pay, keep track of your hours, and file a complaint if needed. Denver Labor is here to assist you.
Wage theft occurs when workers aren’t paid what they’re legally owed. This can include unpaid hours, missing overtime, underpayment, mishandled tips, illegal deductions, or not receiving a final paycheck.
Visit DenverWager.org
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If you work in food or beverage service in Denver, the tipped minimum wage in 2026 is $16.27 per hour, provided you earn at least $3.02 in tips per hour.
Check your pay stubs and hours to ensure accurate wage calculation.
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