Index
Colorado Meal Period Law
Summary
Employers must provide an uninterrupted 30-minute meal period for shifts exceeding 5 consecutive hours, paid if on duty.
Rights & Rules
- 01.Right to an uninterrupted 30-minute meal period when working a shift that exceeds 5 consecutive hours.
- 02.This meal period must be paid if you are required to remain on duty or on the premises during the break.
- 03.You cannot be required to perform any duties during your meal period.
Penalties
- 01.Employees can recover unpaid wages or compensation for denied paid meal periods.
- 02.Employers may face civil penalties for violations under the Colorado Wage Act.
Verified Citations
Colorado Minimum Wage Order (MWO) 38, Rule 5.1
Source"Employees shall be entitled to an uninterrupted 30-minute meal period when the work period exceeds 5 consecutive hours. Such meal period shall be paid if the employee is not relieved of all duties and responsibilities for the entire 30 minutes."
Colorado Department of Labor and Employment: Wage and Hour Laws
Source"Employers must provide employees with an uninterrupted 30-minute meal period when the work period exceeds 5 consecutive hours. This meal period must be paid if the employee is not relieved of all duties for the entire 30 minutes."