C.R.S. Section 8-13.3-301
Legislative declaration

(1)

The general assembly hereby finds and declares that:

(a)

Colorado is a family-friendly state, and providing the workers of Colorado with family and medical leave insurance will encourage an entrepreneurial atmosphere and economic growth and promote a healthy business climate;

(b)

The United States is the only industrialized nation in the world that does not mandate access to paid leave benefits. Simultaneously, nearly half of Americans live paycheck to paycheck and are unable to access two thousand dollars in the event of an emergency.

(c)

This part 3 prepares for the implementation of a paid family and medical leave program in the state by completing a thorough analysis of paid family and medical leave programs by experts in the field, the establishment of a family and medical leave implementation task force, and actuarial and third-party studies;

(d)

As specified in this part 3:

(I)

The timeline for the analysis and implementation of a statewide paid family and medical leave program is as follows:

(A)

By July 1, 2019, appointing authorities are required to make their appointments to the task force;

(B)

By October 1, 2019, the department is required to provide the task force with the results of a third-party study and paid family and medical leave plan recommendations from the experts in the field, and the task force is required to accept and consider public comment regarding the administration and establishment of a paid family and medical leave program;

(C)

By November 1, 2019, the task force shall make its initial recommendation on a family and medical leave program for employees in the state and provide the recommendation to an actuary contracted by the department;

(D)

By December 1, 2019, an independent actuarial analysis must be completed and submitted to the task force;

(E)

By January 8, 2020, the task force shall report its final recommendation on a paid family and medical leave program for all employees in the state;

(II)

The timeline may also be assumed as follows:

(A)

By July 1, 2020, the family and medical leave program will be established;

(B)

By January 1, 2022, the public education and outreach campaign will begin;

(C)

By January 1, 2023, the family and medical leave program funding will begin; and

(D)

By January 1, 2024, the family and medical leave program will start paying benefits;

(e)

The intent of this part 3 is to assist in the preparation of legislation in the 2020 legislative session establishing a paid family and medical leave program in the state.

Source: Section 8-13.3-301 — Legislative declaration, https://leg.­colorado.­gov/sites/default/files/images/olls/crs2023-title-08.­pdf (accessed Oct. 20, 2023).

8‑13.3‑201
Short title 8‑13.3‑202
Definitions 8‑13.3‑203
Family and medical leave - state requirements 8‑13.3‑204
Enforcement 8‑13.3‑205
Repeal of part 8‑13.3‑301
Legislative declaration 8‑13.3‑302
Definitions 8‑13.3‑303
Department to perform analyses 8‑13.3‑304
Family and medical leave implementation task force 8‑13.3‑305
Paid family and medical leave program implementation authorization 8‑13.3‑401
Short title 8‑13.3‑402
Definitions 8‑13.3‑403
Paid sick leave - accrual - carry forward to subsequent year - comparable leave provided by employer - no payment for unused leave - rules 8‑13.3‑404
Use of paid sick leave - purposes - time increments 8‑13.3‑405
Additional paid sick leave during a public health emergency 8‑13.3‑406
Paid sick leave related to COVID-19 8‑13.3‑407
Employee rights protected - retaliation prohibited 8‑13.3‑408
Notice to employees - penalty - rules 8‑13.3‑409
Employer records 8‑13.3‑410
Authority of director - rules 8‑13.3‑411
Enforcement - judicial review of director’s actions 8‑13.3‑412
Confidentiality of employee information - definition 8‑13.3‑413
Employers encouraged to provide more generous paid sick leave 8‑13.3‑414
Other legal requirements applicable 8‑13.3‑415
Collective bargaining agreements 8‑13.3‑416
Employer policies 8‑13.3‑417
Severability 8‑13.3‑418
Employer authorized to take disciplinary action 8‑13.3‑501
Short title 8‑13.3‑502
Purposes and findings 8‑13.3‑503
Definitions 8‑13.3‑504
Eligibility 8‑13.3‑505
Duration 8‑13.3‑506
Amount of benefits - portability 8‑13.3‑507
Premiums 8‑13.3‑508
Division of family and medical leave insurance 8‑13.3‑509
Leave and employment protection 8‑13.3‑510
Coordination of benefits 8‑13.3‑511
Notice 8‑13.3‑512
Appeals 8‑13.3‑513
Erroneous payments and disqualification for benefits 8‑13.3‑514
Elective coverage 8‑13.3‑515
Reimbursement of advance payments 8‑13.3‑516
Family and medical leave insurance program 8‑13.3‑517
Income tax 8‑13.3‑518
Family and medical leave insurance fund - establishment and investment - repeal 8‑13.3‑519
Reports 8‑13.3‑520
Public education 8‑13.3‑521
Substitution of private plans 8‑13.3‑522
Local government employers’ ability to decline participation in program - rules 8‑13.3‑523
Severability 8‑13.3‑524
Effective date
Green check means up to date. Up to date

Current through Fall 2024

§ 8-13.3-301’s source at colorado​.gov