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    for Colorado Employers

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    Local Answers 

    for Local Businesses

    Whether you're hiring your first employee or navigating complex labor laws with a growing team, Colorado employers face a unique set of challenges. You deserve guidance that’s rooted right here—where the snow flies, the minimum wage updates annually, and your employees might be ski instructors by day and bartenders by night.

    At The Payroll Department, we serve Colorado businesses with more than just software. We offer real support from real people—local experts who understand what it’s like to run a business in this state. This page is here to help you stay informed, compliant, and confident, whether you’re dealing with payroll, HR, or the ever-changing regulations that come with employing people in Colorado.

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    Quick Links for Colorado Employers

    Here’s a curated list of reliable, non-competitor resources to help you handle compliance,
    taxes, hiring, and HR tasks in Colorado.

    Colorado Department of Labor & Employment (CDLE)

    Track wage laws, labor posters, paid leave requirements, and unemployment info.

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    Visit CDLE Website

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    Colorado Labor Laws

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    Paid Sick Leave (HFWA)

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    Colorado Unemployment Insurance

    Colorado Department of Revenue (DOR) – Payroll Tax Info

    Stay up to date on state income tax withholding, remittance, and reporting.

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    Visit DOR Website

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    Withholding Tax Account Setup

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    Wage Withholding Tables

    Colorado Department of Revenue (DOR) – Payroll Tax Info

    Make updates to your business, file reports, and stay in good standing.

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    Visit SOS Website

    Topics Colorado Employers 

    Ask Us About All the Time

    Here’s what other Colorado business owners and managers are looking for help with—and how we can support you:

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    Minimum Wage Compliance

    Colorado updates its minimum wage every January. Are you aligned across all your pay structures, especially if you employ tipped or seasonal workers?

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    Paid Family & Medical Leave Insurance (FAMLI)

    It’s here and it’s real. We help you understand your responsibilities as an employer and stay in compliance with contributions and reporting. Learn about FAMLI

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    Employee Classification

    Misclassifying employees as contractors (or vice versa) is a costly mistake. We help clarify the line—and keep you on the right side of it.

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    Timekeeping and Scheduling

    Whether you’ve got 3 employees or 300, proper time tracking isn’t optional. We offer tech-backed scheduling and time solutions that align with Colorado’s wage laws.

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    HR Policies Built for Colorado

    From paid sick leave to final paycheck rules, your employee handbook needs to reflect local laws. We help you stay compliant—and make sure your policies actually make sense.

    What Makes Us Different?

    We’re not a call center. We’re not bots. We’re not some national platform trying to squeeze Colorado businesses into a one-size-fits-all system.

    We’re real people based in Durango, helping real businesses all across Colorado—just like yours. Whether you’re a craft manufacturer, distillery, salon, tech startup, or anything in between, we’re here to Heed the Call.

    When you call us, you’re getting a partner who knows the nuances of doing business in this state—and who’s already helped dozens of your neighbors get through payroll audits, HR challenges, and team growth.

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    What Our Clients Say

    Hear from our satisfied clients about their experiences with our payroll and HR services

    The Payroll Department has taken the worry out of payroll processing. They are current on regulations and rules and we feel confident when submitting reports, taxes, etc. They are very responsive to all of our needs in a timely manner. The web based time clock makes it easy for employees to clock in and out and for us to keep tabs on staffing.

    Christie Crager

    Integrated Physical Therapy

    The Payroll Department has taken the worry out of payroll processing. They are current on regulations and rules and we feel confident when submitting reports, taxes, etc. They are very responsive to all of our needs in a timely manner. The web based time clock makes it easy for employees to clock in and out and for us to keep tabs on staffing.

    Christie Crager

    Integrated Physical Therapy

    The Payroll Department has taken the worry out of payroll processing. They are current on regulations and rules and we feel confident when submitting reports, taxes, etc. They are very responsive to all of our needs in a timely manner. The web based time clock makes it easy for employees to clock in and out and for us to keep tabs on staffing.

    Christie Crager

    Integrated Physical Therapy

    The Payroll Department has taken the worry out of payroll processing. They are current on regulations and rules and we feel confident when submitting reports, taxes, etc. They are very responsive to all of our needs in a timely manner. The web based time clock makes it easy for employees to clock in and out and for us to keep tabs on staffing.

    Christie Crager

    Integrated Physical Therapy

    The Payroll Department has taken the worry out of payroll processing. They are current on regulations and rules and we feel confident when submitting reports, taxes, etc. They are very responsive to all of our needs in a timely manner. The web based time clock makes it easy for employees to clock in and out and for us to keep tabs on staffing.

    Christie Crager

    Integrated Physical Therapy

    FAQs

      • For pick up: Payrolls submitted before 11 a.m. will be ready after 3 p.m. on the same day.
      • Payrolls submitted between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. will be ready at 9am the following business day.
      • For regular mail: Payrolls must be submitted by 11 a.m. to go in the same day mail delivery.
      • For Kangaroo: Payrolls must be submitted by 11 a.m. in order to be delivered by 3 p.m. the on the following business day.
      • You have two options. We can calculate the check for you and you can write the employee a manual check (their year-to-date information will be correct on their next pay stub); or, we can cut a check at our office at an additional charge.
      • New laws and regulations go in to effect continuously. To get the most current information visit HR Support, a great resource for the latest on this and other topics.
      • Usually if the employee resigns or quits, then the employee may be paid on the next scheduled payday. However, if as an employer you cause the termination, then the employee should be paid as soon as feasibly possible. State laws vary, so visit HR Support to find out more.
      • Call our office for the necessary paperwork. Payroll will need to be submitted three business days prior to the check date to ensure timely deposits.
      • Fax or email the paperwork to our office. The deduction will need to be set up by us prior to your next scheduled payroll. You will need to complete the questionnaire and remit if requested by the agency.
      • You cannot. An official court order is mailed to the company to authorize termination of the garnishment. This is usually mailed to the employee soon after the court order has been made. Once you receive the official court order, please inform us and we will terminate the garnishment.

    Let’s Build Your Colorado HR 
& Payroll Toolkit

    Looking for something specific? We’re happy to point you to the right forms, explain that confusing rule, or even come on-site to walk through your payroll setup.
    Need a handbook that checks all the state boxes? Want help navigating FAMLI or the latest DOL update? Just ask. This page is a resource—but we’re your resource too.

    Reach out to ask a question, schedule a meeting, or get a custom payroll/HR review.

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