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Current as of January 01, 2022 | Updated by FindLaw Staff
As used in this article 14.4, unless the context otherwise requires:
(1) “Agricultural employment” has the meaning set forth in section 8-13.5-201(2).
(1.5) “Department” means the department of labor and employment.
(2) “Division” means the division of labor standards and statistics in the department.
(3) “Principal” means:
(a) An “employer” as set forth in the federal “Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938”, 29 U.S.C. sec. 203 (d);
(b) A foreign labor contractor and a migratory field labor contractor or crew leader;
(c) The state of Colorado, local governments, and political subdivisions of the state as defined in section 1-7.5-103(6);
(d) An entity that contracts with five or more independent contractors in the state each year; and
(e) A person or entity engaged in agricultural employment.
(4) “Public health emergency” means:
(a) A public health order issued by a state or local public health agency; or
(b) A disaster emergency declared by the governor based on a public health concern.
(5) “Worker” means:
(a) An employee as defined in section 8-4-101(5); or
(b) A person who works for an entity that contracts with five or more independent contractors in the state each year.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Colorado Revised Statutes Title 8. Labor and Industry § 8-14.4-101. Definitions - last updated January 01, 2022 | https://codes.findlaw.com/co/title-8-labor-and-industry/co-rev-st-sect-8-14-4-101/
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