Colorado resignation acknowledgment for employers
A resignation acknowledgment confirms you received an employee's resignation and sets out the last day and final pay details. Here is what changes when the employee works in Colorado.
Colorado rules that affect this form
| Final pay when an employee quits | By the next regular payday. |
|---|---|
| Unused vacation / PTO at separation | Required: all earned, determinable vacation must be paid at separation; agreements that forfeit earned vacation are void (accrual caps are allowed). |
What to include
- Date the resignation was received and the employee's last working day
- Whether you will accept the notice period or end employment earlier
- When and how the final paycheck will be paid
- How unused PTO will be handled
- Return of company property and next steps for benefits
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Frequently asked questions
Is there an official Colorado resignation acknowledgment form?
Colorado does not publish one required resignation acknowledgment for private employers. Use a clear template and make sure it reflects the Colorado rules on this page.
When is a final paycheck due in Colorado?
If the employer ends employment: Immediately at termination (within 6 hours of the next workday if payroll is closed, or 24 hours if payroll is off-site). If the employee quits: By the next regular payday.
Does Colorado require paying out unused vacation?
Required: all earned, determinable vacation must be paid at separation; agreements that forfeit earned vacation are void (accrual caps are allowed).
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Resignation Acknowledgment by state
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