In 2020, Colorado enacted a statewide paid family and medical leave insurance program, following roughly a dozen states that have adopted similar programs in recent years.1 Since that time, the state has been building a new state-run Paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FAMLI) program pursuant to this law,2 and recently published a series of guidance documents and regulations regarding FAMLI.
The FAMLI program is not yet live, and the obligation to provide paid benefits under the program does not begin until January 1, 2024. However, the first phase of the FAMLI program take effect on January 1, 2023, which means that employers should start planning for this new program now to avoid being caught unprepared. While we anticipate additional guidance from the Colorado Department of Labor and Employment (CDLE or Department),3 Colorado employers should start thinking today about the implications that FAMLI will have on their business.
Nearly All Colorado Employers Will Be Covered By FAMLI
To briefly recap,4 starting January 1, 2024, employees covered by the FAMLI program will be entitled to take paid leave for any of the following reasons:
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