Colorado Revised Statutes Title 8. Labor and Industry § 8-14.4-105. Enforcement by the division--rules

(1)(a) Within two years after an alleged violation of this article 14.4, an aggrieved individual or whistleblower may file a complaint against a principal with the division as specified in this subsection (1).

(b) Until the date the division makes a complaint form publicly available:

(c) After the division makes a complaint form publicly available, an aggrieved individual or whistleblower may file a complaint only by completing the required form.

(a) Investigate alleged principal violations of, or interference with rights or responsibilities under, this article 14.4 and complaints filed with the division by aggrieved individuals and whistleblowers;  or

(b) Authorize an aggrieved individual or whistleblower to proceed with an action in district court as provided in sections 8-14.4-106 and 8-14.4-107. A person who receives authorization pursuant to this subsection (2)(b) is considered to have exhausted administrative remedies.

(a) A violation has occurred, the division may award reasonable attorney fees and impose fines pursuant to section 8-1-140(2);

(b) Rights of multiple workers have been violated, the violation as to each worker is a separate violation for purposes of fines, penalties, or other remedies;  and

(c) A worker was fired, voluntarily left employment, or experienced a reduction in pay due to a principal's violation, the determination may include an order to: