We wanted to remind employers that, beginning July 1, 2024, they will be prohibited from asking for an applicant’s age, birth date, or school attendance or graduation dates on an initial job application.

These limitations do not apply to applications for jobs that will be performed entirely outside of Colorado or for positions that have age requirements imposed by federal, state, or local law or which have bona fide occupational qualifications pertaining to public or occupational safety.

• For example, you can ask for a yes or no answer to a question like, “This job involves serving liquor and requires that you be at least 21 years old. Do you meet the age requirement?”

Moreover, employers have the authority to request additional documents, like a resume, as part of the initial application process. However, this is only acceptable if they inform the applicant of their right to omit any information that discloses their age, birth date, or periods of education.

• The Colorado Department of Labor and Employment has provided additional guidance on the law in INFO #9B.

• For additional information, please visit our previous update: Colorado Bans Age-Related Questions From Applicants (VensureHR)

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