Known as tech and service-industry employment growth, Fort Collins anchors a large share of Larimer County's workforce — and hourly and misclassified salaried employees here are among the most likely to be shorted on overtime. Workers here are protected by the federal FLSA and by Colorado's state wage and hour laws.
Colorado is one of a handful of states that can require overtime after a set number of hours in a single workday, in addition to the standard 40-hour workweek rule under federal law. Exact thresholds and exceptions should be confirmed with a licensed attorney.
Employers in and around Fort Collins span hospitality and tourism, construction, oil and gas services, and healthcare. These are among the Colorado industries where we most often hear from workers about off-the-clock hours, misclassification, and miscalculated overtime pay.
In Fort Collins, the wage issues we hear about most often are unpaid off-the-clock time, exempt and independent-contractor misclassification, and overtime that leaves out commissions or bonuses. Browse all claim types to learn more.