Colorado’s new law restricts employers from demanding, confiscating, retaining, or requiring employees or applicants
to surrender government-issued identification documents. Employers may still request and temporarily retain IDs for
lawful employment eligibility verification. The law also requires written notices, translated when necessary, employee
acknowledgments, and recordkeeping. Employers should update hiring and onboarding procedures accordingly.
Violations involving unlawful possession or retention may result in civil liability, criminal penalties, and court orders,
while discriminatory conduct can carry additional criminal consequences.
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