C.R.S. § 8-14.4-101

As used in this article 14.4, unless the context otherwise requires: (1) “Agricultural employment” has the meaning set forth in section 8-13.5-201 (2). (1.5) “Department” means the department of labor and employment. (2) “Division” means the division of labor standards and statistics in the department. (3) “Principal” means: (a) An “employer” as set forth in the federal “Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938”, 29 U.S.C. sec. 203 (d); (b) A foreign labor contractor and a migratory field labor contractor or crew leader; (c) The state of Colorado, local governments, and political subdivisions of the state as defined in section 1-7.5-103 (6); (d) An entity that contracts with five or more independent contractors in the state each year; and (e) A person or entity engaged in agricultural employment. (4) “Public health emergency” means: (a) A public health order issued by a state or local public health agency; or (b) A disaster emergency declared by the governor based on a public health concern. (5) “Worker” means: (a) An employee as defined in section 8-4-101 (5); or (b) A person who works for an entity that contracts with five or more independent contractors in the state each year.