Colorado’s public health emergency leave requirement applies to not just COVID-19, but also the flu, respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), and similar respiratory illnesses, according to guidance issued by the Colorado Department of Labor and Employment (CDLE). The change is a result of the inclusion of those conditions in Colorado’s latest public health emergency (PHE) declaration as of Nov. 11, 2022.

This notice is a reminder that all employers must begin collecting premiums for Colorado’s state-run paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FAMLI) program on Jan. 1, 2023.  Details regarding recently released Private Plan Rules can also be found below.

Colorado’s Department of Labor and Employment (CDLE) has issued updated rules on how employers must calculate the rate of pay when employees use paid sick leave and public health emergency leave under the Healthy Families and Workplaces Act (HFWA).

Colorado’s public health emergency leave (PHEL) requirement no longer applies to the flu, respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), and similar respiratory illnesses, according to guidance issued by the Colorado Department of Labor and Employment (CDLE). Beginning Jan. 8, 2023, the PHEL requirement applies to COVID-19 only.

Colorado has enacted legislation (House Bill 23-1006) that requires employers to provide an annual notice to employees about certain tax credits that may be available to them.

The Denver Auditor's Office has issued civil wage theft rules in response to recently passed Ordinance 22-1614. The Ordinance, among other things, increased the civil penalties for wage theft violations in the City.

Colorado has enacted legislation (Senate Bill 23-058) that expressly prohibits employers from making age-related inquiries on an initial employment application. The law takes effect July 1, 2024.

Colorado has enacted legislation (Senate Bill 23-017) that expands the reasons employees may use paid sick leave under state law. Senate Bill 23-017 takes effect August 7, 2023.