Colorado Overtime Calculator
Colorado requires 1.5x pay for hours over 40 per week or over 12 per day, with no double time.
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Colorado has daily overtime after 12h. Enter hours for a single day.
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Understanding Colorado Overtime Law
Daily Overtime After 12 Hours
Colorado requires 1.5× pay for hours worked over 12 in a single workday. This is a higher daily threshold than California or Alaska (8 hours), but it still provides premium pay for long shifts.
Weekly Overtime Threshold
Colorado follows the federal 40-hour workweek standard. Overtime is due at 1.5× for hours over 40 in a workweek. Daily and weekly overtime are calculated separately, with the employee receiving the greater of the two.
No Double Time
Colorado does not require double time. The maximum overtime rate is 1.5× for hours exceeding 12 per day or 40 per week.
Important Note
This information is for reference only. Consult the Colorado Division of Labor Standards and Statistics for authoritative state guidance.
Common Questions About Overtime Pay
Colorado's 12-hour daily threshold reflects state labor law choices that balance worker protection with flexibility for industries that use longer shifts, such as healthcare and manufacturing.
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