Your Final Paycheck

What if I don't get my final paycheck?

When you are separated from a job through no fault of your own, your employer must issue your final paycheck within 24 hours of your separation. If your employer does not issue your final pay within the timeframe, you can send your employer a demand letter. The Division of Labor Standards and Statistics website provides a demand letter form.  Complete the form and send it to your employer.  In addition to providing some basic information about your company on the form, you will be asked to provide the total amount of wages owed along with a description.

If your company does not respond within 14 days of receiving your demand letter, they have violated the law, and they may end up paying you more, including penalties.

You may also file a complaint online with the Division of Labor Standards and Statistics. The Division of Labor Standards and Statistics can be contacted by email at cdle_labor_standards@state.co.us or by phone at 303-318-8441. 

How Do I Get Paid if my Company goes Bankrupt?

If your company has filed for bankruptcy and they owe you wages, salaries,  commissions, vacation pay, sick pay, severance pay, or other benefits, you must promptly complete, sign, and file a Proof of Claim form with the US Bankruptcy Court for the District of Colorado. You can contact them at:

U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Colorado
U.S. Custom House, 721 19th Street
Denver, CO 80202-2508
(720) 904-7300 

For the automated system lookup, dial 866-222-8024 to search by company or bankruptcy case number.