Colorado’s Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FAMLI) program gives most workers in the state paid, job-protected time off for major life events. Voters approved it in 2020 through Proposition 118. Premiums began in 2023 and benefits began in 2024.
Many small businesses struggle to afford benefits like paid family and medical leave on their own. Learn about state-run programs that are helping to facilitate access to paid leave without placing a burden on your bottom line.
The American Rescue Plan provides assistance in the form of tax credits to small employers who provide paid time off to employees for situations related to COVID-19 vaccination or illness. Small business owners may claim these credits on their quarterly taxes, but the deadline to file is just around the corner.