Colorado
Complete guide to Colorado leave laws including FAMLI paid family leave, paid sick leave, and public health emergency leave. Updated 2025.
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2025-01-15
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Entitlements overview
Annual leave
Statutory entitlement: 0
Calculation: No statutory vacation requirement
Pro-rata: Per employer policy
Carryover: Colorado allows use it or lose it policies for vacation
Sick leave
Statutory: Yes
Paid days: 6
Statutory pay: Regular rate of pay
Eligibility: All employees in Colorado, Accrual: 1 hour per 30 hours worked, Cap at 48 hours
Parental leave
Maternity: Up to 12 weeks FAMLI
Paternity: Up to 12 weeks FAMLI
Adoption: Up to 12 weeks FAMLI
Shared leave: Each parent gets own entitlement
Additional leave and compliance
Other leave types
Public Health Emergency Leave: Up to 80 hours (paid)
Domestic Violence Leave: Up to 3 days (unpaid)
Jury Duty: As needed (paid)
Voting Time: Up to 2 hours (paid)
Record keeping and notice
Records: Maintain sick leave records for 2 years, Track FAMLI contributions and usage, Document all leave requests
Employer notice: Provide FAMLI and sick leave notices
Employee notice: 30 days for foreseeable leave
Penalties: Sick leave violations: Fines and back pay, FAMLI violations: Civil penalties
Public holiday sample
New Year's Day: 2025-01-01
Martin Luther King Jr. Day: 2025-01-20
Presidents' Day: 2025-02-17
Memorial Day: 2025-05-26
Juneteenth: 2025-06-19
Independence Day: 2025-07-04
Frequently asked questions
How does Colorado FAMLI work?
FAMLI provides up to 12 weeks of paid leave (16 weeks for pregnancy complications) with up to 90% wage replacement. Funded by employer and employee premiums, benefits began in 2024.
How much paid sick leave do Colorado employees get?
Colorado employees accrue 1 hour of paid sick leave per 30 hours worked, up to 48 hours per year.
Who is eligible for Colorado FAMLI?
Employees who earned at least $2,500 in wages during the base period are eligible. Self-employed individuals can opt in.
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