Code of Colorado Regulations
1100 - Department of Labor and Employment
1101 - Division of Labor Standards and Statistics (Includes 1103 Series)
7 CCR 1103-7 - WAGE PROTECTION RULES
7 - Attorney Fees and Costs
Current through Register Vol. 47, No. 5, March 10, 2024
7.1 Where permitted by law, employees, or other applicable claimants or complainants, may apply for an award of reasonable attorney fees or costs within the timeframe ordered by the Division, and pursuant to orders and instructions provided by the Division.
7.2 After an application for attorney fees or costs is filed, the Division will send any other parties a copy of the application, any supporting documents, and any other relevant orders or requests from the Division. Other parties may respond to the application, within the timeframe ordered, as to the reasonableness, amount, or recoverability of any attorney fees or costs claimed. The Division will send any responses it receives to the applicant, who may optionally reply to any points, or may be ordered to reply, as directed by the Division. The Division may extend deadlines for good cause as described in Rule 2.9.
7.3 An award of attorney fees or costs may be appealed pursuant to orders and instructions on appeal rights provided by the Division pursuant to Rule 6.
7.4 For unpaid wage claims, this Rule 7 applies to only claims filed on or after January 1, 2023.
