Uniform Law in Colorado

For employees and employers covered by the Colorado Minimum Wage Order:

• If wearing a particular uniform or special apparel is a condition of employment, the employer shall pay the cost of purchases, maintenance, and cleaning of the uniforms or special apparel.
• If the uniform furnished by the employer is plain and washable and does not require special care (e.g., ironing, dry cleaning, pressing), the employer is not required to maintain or pay for cleaning.
• The employer may require a reasonable deposit (up to one-half of the actual cost) as security for the return of each uniform, provided a receipt is issued to the employee. The entire deposit must be returned when the uniform is returned.
• The cost of ordinary wear and tear of a uniform or special apparel shall not be deducted from the employee’s wages or deposit.
• Clothing accepted as ordinary street wear or plain, light-colored, washable uniforms need not be furnished by the employer. If a special color, make, pattern, logo, or material is required, the employer must furnish the uniform.