State Employee Protection Act, C.R.S. § 24-50.5-101
The State Employee Protection Act (Whistleblower) prohibits discipline or penalty against a state employee in retaliation for the employee’s disclosure of state agency actions that violate the public interest.
Whistleblower complaints must be filed within 10 days of the discipline or penalty if the employee can demonstrate reasonable communication of the alleged violation to the employee’s supervisor, appointing authority, or member of the General Assembly.
State of Colorado Whistleblower Complaint Form (PDF)