The Colorado Division of Labor has the authority to conduct an inquiry into allegations of violations of Colorado Wage Law.
Pursuant to Colorado Revised Statute 8-4-101(8)
(a) "Wages" or "compensation" means:
(I) All amounts for labor or service performed by employees, whether the amount is fixed or ascertained by the standard of time, task, piece, commission basis, or other method of calculating the same or whether the labor or service is performed under contract, subcontract, partnership, subpartnership, station plan, or other agreement for the performance of labor or service if the labor or service to be paid for is performed personally by the person demanding payment. No amount is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable, at which time such amount shall be payable to the employee pursuant to this article.
(II) Bonuses or commissions earned for labor or services performed in accordance with the terms of any agreement between an employer and employee;
(III) Vacation pay earned in accordance with the terms of any agreement. If an employer provides paid vacation for an employee, the employer shall pay upon separation from employment all vacation pay earned and determinable in accordance with the terms of any agreement between the employer and the employee.
(b) "Wages" or "compensation" does not include severance pay.
Colorado Revised Statute 8-4-101 et seq (Colorado Wage Act)
Colorado Revised Statute 8-4-101(8) (Definitions)