C.R.S. Section 8-14.4-101
Definitions

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.

Source: Section 8-14.4-101 — Definitions, https://leg.­colorado.­gov/sites/default/files/images/olls/crs2024-title-08.­pdf (accessed May 26, 2025).

Current through Fall 2025

§ 8-14.4-101. Definitions's source at colorado​.gov