State reference · CO
Colorado ADA + employment hiring law
Colorado Anti-Discrimination Act (CADA), Colo. Rev. Stat. § 24-34-401 et seq.. Enforced by Colorado Civil Rights Division. Federal ADA Title I (42 U.S.C. § 12112) applies in parallel.
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State statute
Colorado Anti-Discrimination Act (CADA) is codified at Colo. Rev. Stat. § 24-34-401 et seq..
Prohibits employment discrimination based on disability and other protected classes.
Federal ADA Title I (42 U.S.C. § 12112) and EEOC implementing regulations (29 C.F.R. Part 1630) apply in parallel.
Enforcing agency
Colorado Civil Rights Division
Agency website: https://ccrd.colorado.gov/
CCRD has a worksharing agreement with the EEOC; charges are typically dual-filed.
Employer-coverage threshold
1+ employee under Colo. Rev. Stat. § 24-34-401(3).
What this page is not
This page is a public-record reference to statutes and agencies. It is not a survey of Colorado case law, an enforcement-history summary, or legal advice. Relevant case law and agency-guidance interpretations evolve. Consult qualified employment counsel for Colorado-specific questions.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the primary employment-discrimination statute in Colorado?
Colorado Anti-Discrimination Act (CADA), codified at Colo. Rev. Stat. § 24-34-401 et seq.. Prohibits employment discrimination based on disability and other protected classes.
Which agency enforces employment-discrimination law in Colorado?
Colorado Civil Rights Division. CCRD has a worksharing agreement with the EEOC; charges are typically dual-filed.
What employer-size threshold applies in Colorado?
1+ employee under Colo. Rev. Stat. § 24-34-401(3).
How does Colorado interact with federal ADA Title I?
Federal ADA Title I (42 U.S.C. § 12112) applies to private employers with 15 or more employees nationwide. Colorado employers also face the state-level statutory framework above. CCRD has a worksharing agreement with the EEOC; charges are typically dual-filed.
Where can I read the Colorado statute and agency materials?
Statute citation: Colo. Rev. Stat. § 24-34-401 et seq.. Agency: Colorado Civil Rights Division at https://ccrd.colorado.gov/. EEOC ADA Title I guidance is available at https://www.eeoc.gov/disability-discrimination.
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