Are non-competes enforceable in Colorado employment contracts?

Only narrowly, for highly compensated workers protecting trade secrets, with mandatory advance written notice (Colo. Rev. Stat. § 8-2-113).

Does Colorado require pay transparency?

Yes, job postings must include compensation range under the Equal Pay for Equal Work Act.

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Colorado legal context

Colorado is an at-will employment state with extensive statutory protections. The Colorado Anti-Discrimination Act (CADA) provides broad anti-discrimination coverage. Effective 2024, the Equal Pay for Equal Work Act mandates pay transparency in job postings. Amended Colo. Rev. Stat. § 8-2-113 voids most non-competes except for highly compensated workers protecting trade secrets.

What's required

At-Will Employment Statement
Colorado common law (at-will doctrine)
Non-Compete Restrictions Disclosure
C.R.S. § 8-2-113 (as amended by HB 22-1317)
At-Will Employment Notice
Common law at-will doctrine

What's prohibited

Non-compete for workers earning below threshold
Colorado law (C.R.S. § 8-2-113, as amended in 2022) voids non-compete agreements for workers earning below the highly compensated worker threshold (~$112,500, adjusted annually). Employers face penalties of $5,000 per worker per violation.
Customer non-solicitation for workers earning below threshold
Colorado restricts customer non-solicitation agreements to workers earning at or above a separate, lower threshold (~$75,000, adjusted annually).

Key CO statutes

Colorado Anti-Discrimination Act (CADA)
Colo. Rev. Stat. §§ 24-34-401 et seq.
Broad anti-discrimination protections.
Equal Pay for Equal Work Act
Colo. Rev. Stat. §§ 8-5-101 et seq.
Pay transparency in job postings; equal pay enforcement.
Restrictive Covenants Statute
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 8-2-113
Voids most non-competes; allows narrow trade-secret-protection covenants for highly compensated workers.
Healthy Families and Workplaces Act
Colo. Rev. Stat. §§ 8-13.3-401 et seq.
Statewide paid sick leave.

Colorado-specific considerations

At-Will Default
Termination at any time for any lawful reason.
Pay Transparency
Job postings must include compensation range.
Restrictive Covenant Limits
Most non-competes void; trade-secret covenants limited to highly compensated workers with mandatory written notice.
Statewide Paid Sick Leave
Required under HFWA.