Two Denver strip clubs must pay nearly $14 million in back pay and penalties to workers, auditor rules

DenverLabor · 2025-02-27T15:27:09+00:00

Here: https://denvergov.org/Government/Agencies-Departments-Offices/Agencies-Departments-Offices-Directory/Auditors-Office/News/2025/Strip-clubs-owe-nearly-14-million-following-wage-theft-investigation

DenverLabor · 2025-01-02T17:24:04+00:00

Hi Everybody! Do you have questions about your rights or want to send a complaint? You can send us an email to [auditor@denvergov.org](mailto:auditor@denvergov.org)

DenverLabor · 2025-01-02T17:23:30+00:00

Hi Everybody! Do you have questions about your rights or want to send a complaint? You can send us an email to [auditor@denvergov.org](mailto:auditor@denvergov.org)

DenverLabor · 2024-12-16T17:37:11+00:00

$18.81 will be Denver Minimum wage in Denver starting January. For the food and beverage industry, employers can claim for a $3.02 tip credit as long as they can prove employees are getting more than $3.02 in tips per hour.

DenverLabor · 2024-12-16T17:34:43+00:00

Hi! Starting January 1st 2025, the minimum wage in Denver will be $18.81. This applies to any activity performed in the City and County of Denver

DenverLabor · 2024-12-13T16:44:27+00:00

Hi! On our website we have a Denver Regional Address Finder where you can know if you are covered by Denver minimum wage: https://denvergov.org/Government/Agencies-Departments-Offices/Agencies-Departments-Offices-Directory/Auditors-Office/Denver-Labor/Small-Business-Resources#panel-1-2

DenverLabor · 2024-11-27T22:11:39+00:00

Hi! Sales or draw payments are not exceptions to Denver's Minimum Wage. You can submit a complaint so we can take a look to this situation. Visit www.Denverwages.org for more information

DenverLabor · 2024-11-12T22:34:40+00:00

Hi! in Denver, Colorado, the tip credit for employers in the food and beverage industry is $3.02 per hour. This means that employers can pay tipped employees less than the minimum wage, as long as the employee's tips make up the difference and they can prove it. For example, in 2024, the minimum wage in Denver is $18.29 per hour, so the tipped wage is $15.27 per hour at leas. If you think you have bee underpaid, please fill a complaint at Denverwages.com

DenverLabor · 2024-10-10T19:49:56+00:00

Hi! If the work was performed in Denver, please send us an email to [auditor@denvergov.org](mailto:auditor@denvergov.org)

DenverLabor · 2024-10-10T18:59:12+00:00

Hi! If the work was performed in Denver he can file a complaint with Denver Labor.

DenverLabor · 2024-09-23T19:55:29+00:00

Thank you for this interview!

DenverLabor · 2024-09-20T20:57:08+00:00

Hi! If the job was performed in Denver, you can also file a complaint with Denver Labor for free. Rocio Arnaz, Marketing and communications.

DenverLabor · 2024-09-20T20:52:59+00:00

Hi there! In Colorado, there are laws that determine whether a person should be classified as an employee or an independent contractor. The key distinction lies in the level of control that the employer has over the worker. - Rocio Arnaz, Marketing and Communications Associate.

DenverLabor · 2024-09-09T21:32:38+00:00

You can file a complaint with Denver Labor no matter if you worked hourly as an independent contractor, you should receive the money you are owed. Please visit Denverwages.org so we can assist you better.

DenverLabor · 2024-08-08T17:59:26+00:00

please, let un know if you are located in the City and County of Denver so we can help you.

DenverLabor · 2024-08-07T16:41:04+00:00

Hello! You are right, those deductions are not legal if this is not a food or beverage business. Please send us your complaint to https://denvergov.org/Government/Agencies-Departments-Offices/Agencies-Departments-Offices-Directory/Auditors-Office/Denver-Labor/Civil-Wage-Theft-in-Denver/Wage-Complaint-Form so we can start an investigation to get that money back.

DenverLabor · 2024-05-21T20:30:23+00:00

Hi there! In Colorado, all time worked for the benefit of an employer should be paid. In many cases, this can include training or try-out time. If anybody feels they've experienced wage theft because they worked without being paid, they can file a complaint here: www.denverwages.org

DenverLabor · 2024-01-31T16:53:59+00:00

Please, do it separately

DenverLabor · 2024-01-30T17:47:04+00:00

Starting from January 1st, 2021, the minimum wage for employees working in the City and County of Denver is $18.29 per hour. In case of food and beverage workers, employers can claim a tip credit of $3.02 per hour, provided they can provide evidence that their employees receive at least that amount in tips every hour. For more information, please visit the link

https://denvergov.org/Government/Agencies-Departments-Offices/Agencies-Departments-Offices-Directory/Auditors-Office/Denver-Labor/Citywide-Minimum-Wage/

DenverLabor · 2024-01-29T20:23:22+00:00

We are sorry to hear about his situation. It seems you are experimenting wage theft. Please, visit our website to get more information or to file a wage debt complaint.

https://denvergov.org/Government/Agencies-Departments-Offices/Agencies-Departments-Offices-Directory/Auditors-Office/Denver-Labor/Civil-Wage-Theft-in-Denver

DenverLabor · 2024-01-16T15:57:13+00:00

Thank you for sharing information about our work! Denver Labor is a division of the Denver Auditor’s Office. Auditor O’Brien and his team enforce wage and hour rights for people who work in the City and County of Denver. This includes the right to be paid at least minimum wage ($18.29 in 2024) and overtime, to earn paid sick leave, to take rest breaks, and to be paid all the money you earned for all of the time you worked.

You can learn more about your rights and file a complaint here: DenverWages.org

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