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Youth Employment
Colorado Youth Employment Opportunity Act of 1971 (CYEOA)
The Division of Labor has authority over the regulation of the employment of minors in a variety of circumstances,
including but not limited to: permissible occupations, work hour restrictions, and hazardous occupations.
A minor is any person under the age of 18, except a person who has received
a high school diploma or a passing score on the general educational development (GED) examination.
Fact Sheet
Law
Youth Complaint
If you wish to file a complaint with the Division, you must fully complete and submit to the Division a
“Request for Mediation” form. The form includes instructions on the complaint process and the authority of the Division of Labor.
For a youth exemption request, please contact the Division.
Request for Mediation (printable)
Request for Mediation (submit online)
Federal Youth Employment
The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and its regulations do not permit the employment of minors in
certain situations. In addition to reviewing the restrictions under the CYEOA, the restrictions under the FLSA should be reviewed.
When both federal and state laws apply, the more stringent standard must be observed.
Federal Youth and Labor Topics
Federal Youth Rules!
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