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Colorado Legal Rights

Colorado pioneered pay transparency and significantly limits non-competes as of 2022. Know exactly what you're entitled to โ€” and let Main AI enforce it automatically.

Tenant rights

Colorado Tenant Protections

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Security deposit maximum
No statutory cap
CRS ยง38-12-103
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Deposit return deadline
1 month (or 60 days if itemized deductions) with itemized deductions.
CRS ยง38-12-103
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Entry notice required
Landlords must give reasonable advance notice before entering your unit except in genuine emergencies. Repeated entry without notice may constitute harassment.
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Habitability rights
Your landlord must maintain heat, hot water, structural safety, and pest-free conditions regardless of what your lease says. "As-is" clauses are generally void.
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  • Send a certified demand letter citing the exact statute and amount owed
  • File in small claims court for deposits up to the jurisdictional limit
  • Main AI generates the demand letter and court filing summary automatically
Employment rights

Colorado Workplace Protections

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Non-compete agreements
Non-competes void unless worker earns over $123,750/yr (2024) and must protect legitimate trade secrets. Physician non-competes: max $50K penalty for enforcement attempt.
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Wage protections
Minimum wage $14.42/hr (2024). Colorado HELP Rules cover all wage theft. Equal Pay for Equal Work Act.
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Pay transparency
Yes โ€” first state to require salary ranges in ALL job postings. EPEW Act (2021).
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Severance rights
Severance is never legally required โ€” it's negotiable. Workers 40+ get 21 days to review under federal OWBPA plus 7 days to revoke after signing.
Medical billing rights

Colorado Healthcare Protections

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State protections
Colorado Medical Transparency Act requires itemized bills. No Surprises Act protections apply. Financial assistance required for qualifying patients.
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Surprise billing (federal)
The No Surprises Act caps out-of-network emergency bills at in-network rates. You cannot be balance-billed for emergency care or care at in-network facilities without prior consent.
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Dispute window
Typically 30-120 days from Explanation of Benefits to dispute. Request itemization, check for duplicate CPT codes, and dispute services never received.
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Financial assistance
Nonprofit hospitals must offer charity care. Always ask for financial assistance before paying. Many patients qualify who never apply.
Common questions

Colorado Rights FAQ

How do I dispute a security deposit in Colorado?+
Under CRS ยง38-12-103, your landlord must return your deposit within 1 month (or 60 days if itemized deductions). If they miss this deadline or make improper deductions, send a certified demand letter citing the statute. Main AI generates this letter automatically.
Is my non-compete enforceable in Colorado?+
Non-competes void unless worker earns over $123,750/yr (2024) and must protect legitimate trade secrets. Physician non-competes: max $50K penalty for enforcement attempt. Review your specific agreement with Main AI to get an enforceability score and identify which clauses are vulnerable.
My medical bill seems wrong. What are my rights in Colorado?+
Colorado Medical Transparency Act requires itemized bills. No Surprises Act protections apply. Financial assistance required for qualifying patients. Request an itemized bill in writing, dispute any errors within 30 days, and use the No Surprises Act for unexpected out-of-network charges.
What wage theft protections exist in Colorado?+
Minimum wage $14.42/hr (2024). Colorado HELP Rules cover all wage theft. Equal Pay for Equal Work Act. If you're owed unpaid wages, file with your state labor department or pursue a federal FLSA claim. Main AI drafts your complaint automatically.

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