Colorado Statewide Rule

Colorado Paid Sick and Family Leave Standards

Heavy RestrictionsApplies statewide across Colorado (2026)

Key Facts

Paid sick: Paid sick leave under CRS 8-13.3-401 (HFWA)
Hours/Times: 1 hour earned per 30 worked, 48-hour annual cap
Hours/Times: FAMLI provides up to 12 weeks paid family leave
Premiums split: Premiums split between employer and employee
Local governments: Local governments may add stronger protections

Last verified: September 5, 2026Source: C.R.S. Title 8 Article 13.3 Part 4 - Healthy Families and Workplaces

Summary

Colorado requires paid sick leave under the Healthy Families and Workplaces Act and offers paid family medical leave through the FAMLI program funded by payroll premiums.

(1) (a) All employees working in Colorado have the right to paid sick leave as specified in this part 4. (b) Repealed. (c) Effective January 1, 2022, each employer shall provide each employee paid sick leave as provided in this section. (2) (a) Each employee earns at least one hour of paid sick leave for every thirty hours worked by the employee; except that an employee is not entitled under this section to earn or use more than forty-eight hours of paid sick leave each year, unless the employer selects a higher limit.

Source: C.R.S. Title 8 Article 13.3 Part 4 - Healthy Families and WorkplacesView official code

Full Breakdown

The Healthy Families and Workplaces Act, codified at CRS 8-13.3-401 et seq., requires employers to provide one hour of paid sick leave per 30 hours worked, up to 48 hours per year. Public health emergency leave provides additional hours. The Paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance program (FAMLI), under CRS 8-13.3-501, provides up to 12 weeks of partial wage replacement funded by employer and employee premiums. Local governments may adopt additional leave protections. Both programs apply to most public and private employers regardless of size with limited exceptions.

Violations & Penalties

Employers face administrative penalties including back pay, fines up to $500 per violation, and possible private suits with attorney fees and double damages.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much paid sick leave do Colorado employees earn?

Workers accrue at least one hour of paid sick leave for every 30 hours worked, up to 48 hours per year.

What is the FAMLI program?

FAMLI is Colorado's paid family medical leave insurance, providing up to 12 weeks of partial wages funded by payroll premiums.

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