Payroll Vault - North Metro Denver

01/28/2026

January is National Financial Wellness Month, a reminder to reassess systems that impact your business’s financial health.

If payroll is taking too much time, creating uncertainty, or causing unnecessary stress, it may be time for a better solution. Payroll Vault provides personalized payroll services designed to support accuracy, compliance, and long-term stability so you can focus on growing your business.

Start the year with payroll that supports your financial wellness, not complicates it. Schedule a free Payroll Checkup today to get started!

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01/21/2026

Our Values Guide Everything We Do

At Payroll Vault, payroll is more than a service, it’s a responsibility. That’s why our work is grounded in values you can trust:
Integrity in every paycheck
Community in every local office
Generosity in how we give back
Collaboration in how we support your business
Service in every interaction

When you choose Payroll Vault, you choose a payroll partner that puts people first. Schedule a free Payroll Checkup today!

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01/13/2026

Are Your Labor Law Posters Ready for 2026?

As we begin 2026, labor law requirements continue to change, and outdated posters are one of the most common compliance mistakes businesses make.

Payroll Vault makes it easy to stay compliant with updated labor law posters for 2026, delivered and maintained for you, so nothing falls through the cracks.

Don’t let an outdated poster become a costly oversight. Start 2026 confident that your business is protected.

👉 Watch Our Video to See How Payroll Vault Keeps You Compliant

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01/09/2026

FAQ of the Month: Why Choose Payroll Vault Over ADP, Paychex, or Other National Providers?

National payroll companies often rely on call centers and one-size-fits-all solutions. Payroll Vault takes a different approach.

What sets Payroll Vault apart:
✅ Personal service – Work directly with your dedicated local payroll specialist
✅ Local expertise – In-depth knowledge of state and local compliance requirements
✅ Direct access – No phone trees. No endless hold times.
✅ Community focus – Locally owned offices invested in your success
✅ Customized solutions – Services tailored to your business needs
✅ Face-to-face support – In-person meetings when you need them
✅ Responsive communication – Fast answers from people who know your business

Payroll doesn’t have to be complicated or impersonal. Check out our other FAQs to discover what sets Payroll Vault apart!
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12/19/2025

The following changes to Colorado employment law take effect on January 1, 2026.

LEAVE FOR NICU CARE
Colorado’s paid family and medical leave insurance program (FAMLI) will allow employees to take an additional 12 weeks of leave if their child is receiving inpatient care in a neonatal intensive care unit (NICU). Since employees were already able to take an additional four weeks of leave for a serious health condition related to pregnancy or childbirth, this will raise the maximum amount of FAMLI leave to 28 weeks in a 12-month period should all these circumstances arise.

Action Item
Update your FAMLI policy, or if you use the Smart Employee Handbook, accept the update if you haven’t done so already.

MINIMUM WAGE INCREASES
Minimum wage rates in Colorado will increase as follows.

Statewide (Proposed)
Colorado has proposed increasing its minimum wage to $15.16 per hour and the minimum wage for tipped employees to $12.14.

The proposed minimum salary for exempt executive, administrative, or professional employees would increase to $1,111.23 per week, or $57,784 per year. The minimum annual salary for the highly compensated employee exemption would increase to $130,014 per year. The minimum rate for exempt computer employees who are paid on an hourly basis would increase to $34.85 per hour.

Denver
Denver’s city and county minimum wage will increase to $19.29 per hour. The minimum base wage for tipped employees will increase to $16.27 per hour.

Edgewater
Edgewater’s minimum wage will increase to $18.17 per hour. The minimum base wage for tipped employees will increase to $15.15 per hour.

Unincorporated Boulder County
Unincorporated Boulder County’s minimum wage is currently set to increase to $16.82 per hour while the minimum base wage for tipped employees is set to increase to $13.80 per hour. For a list of unincorporated areas where this minimum wage law applies, see Boulder County’s website.

City of Boulder
The hourly minimum wage in the City of Boulder will increase to $16.82. The minimum base wage for tipped employees will increase to $13.80 per hour.

This is intended for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal, accounting, or tax advice. The information provided here was based on certain federal and/or state statutes and does not encompass all applicable requirements or other regulations that may exist, such as local ordinances or case law.

08/21/2025

Did you know most small business owners spend 3+ hours every pay period on payroll? Between tracking hours, calculating deductions, and keeping up with tax rules, it can feel overwhelming.

Our new blog, The Complete Payroll Calculation Guide, breaks it all down so you can save time, reduce errors, and get back to running your business.

Whether you're wrestling with overtime calculations, benefit deductions, or tax withholdings, this comprehensive guide breaks down the entire process from gross pay to net pay, and even explains how strategic payroll data can drive smarter business decisions.

Transform payroll from a chore into a strategic advantage today. Dive into the guide here: https://hubs.li/Q03DHq1f0

07/03/2025

06/19/2025

Colorado Law Alert: Midyear Roundup: Colorado Edition 2025

The following changes to Colorado employment law apply to employers of all sizes and take effect on July 1, 2025, unless otherwise noted.

BIOMETRIC INFORMATION REQUIREMENTS
Employers will be required to adopt a written policy and obtain consent from applicants and employees before collecting certain biometric information. That said, employers can make consent a condition of employment for some common uses of biometric data.

JOB PROTECTION RULES FOR FAMLI LEAVE CLARIFIED
Employees taking continuous leave must be employed for at least 180 days before the leave begins to be entitled to job protection. However, for intermittent leave, job protection kicks in once employees reach their 180th day of employment—even if that happens during the leave period.

GENDER EXPRESSION INCLUDES CHOSEN NAMES AND PRONOUNS
As of May 16, 2025, Colorado has clarified that its definition of gender expression includes someone’s chosen name and how they choose to be addressed. This means that deadnaming and misgendering—referring to someone by a former name or incorrect pronouns—are now clearly defined as discriminatory.

12/18/2024

Thank you Mim Ward with Beams to Basements Contractors for leading our World Class Lunch Group! Looking forward to a wonderful 2025!

12/17/2024

Let's talk payroll! Thank you to the for organizing the Head Shot Happy Hour and to Natalie Morrow with for the great shot!

12/13/2024

Colorado Law Alert: Colorado Minimum Wage Increases for January 1, 2025
On January 1, 2025, the minimum wage rates in Colorado will increase as follows.

Statewide: Colorado’s minimum wage will increase to $14.81 per hour. The minimum wage for tipped employees will increase to $11.79. The minimum salary for exempt executive, administrative, or professional employees will increase to $1,086.25 per week, or $56,485 per year. The minimum annual salary to use the highly compensated employee exemption will increase to $127,091 per year. The minimum rate for exempt computer employees who are paid on an hourly basis will be $34.07 per hour.

Denver: Denver’s city and county minimum wage will increase to $18.81 per hour. The minimum base wage for tipped employees will increase to $15.79 per hour.

Edgewater: Edgewater’s minimum wage will increase to $16.52 per hour. The minimum base wage for tipped employees will increase to $13.50 per hour.

Boulder County: Unincorporated Boulder County’s minimum wage will increase to $16.57 per hour. The minimum base wage for tipped employees will increase to $13.55 per hour. For a list of unincorporated areas that the minimum wage law applies to, see Boulder County’s website.

Have questions? Drop a comment below with your question and we'll do our best to answer your concerns!

10/24/2024

Colorado Law Alert: Colorado Includes Holiday Incentive Pay in Regular Rate of Pay Calculation
The Supreme Court of Colorado recently ruled that holiday incentive pay (extra pay for hours worked on a company holiday) is a type of shift differential compensation, and therefore must be included in the calculation of an employee’s regular rate of pay (RROP) for overtime purposes.

This is different from federal law, which doesn’t require that extra compensation for work on holidays—if paid at a premium rate of at least 1.5x an employee’s usual rate of pay—be included in the RROP calculation.