Colorado FAMLI + Healthy Families & Workplaces Act
HB 20-1415 / SB 20-205
Regulatory Snapshot: Colorado FAMLI + Healthy Families & Workplaces Act
Colorado FAMLI + Healthy Families & Workplaces Act (HB 20-1415 / SB 20-205) is an enacted law in Colorado under the Employment & Worker Protection category. It was enacted on 2020-07-14 and becomes effective on 2024-01-01. Colorado currently reports 8 tracked regulations with 8 already in force, giving the state a regulatory strictness score of 76/100 relative to the national baseline. PlainRegWatch last verified this entry on 2026-03-18.
Nationally, 107 states have enacted employment & worker protection statutes and 0 additional bills remain pending — 51 distinct jurisdictions have codified rules in this area so far. That places Colorado within a mature and broadly adopted employment & worker protection landscape where compliance programs typically hinge on definitions in HB 20-1415 / SB 20-205 itself.
Applicability under Colorado FAMLI + Healthy Families & Workplaces Act: FAMLI: most CO employers. Sick: employers 1+ employees. Penalty exposure is documented as: CDLE enforcement. Retaliation prohibited. Civil penalties. Notable exemptions: Federal employees, some self-employed..
Summary
Colorado provides 12 weeks paid family leave via FAMLI program (premiums split employer/employee). Paid sick: 48 hrs/year for employers 16+.
Key Requirements
FAMLI: 12 weeks paid family/medical leave at 90% wages (up to cap). Sick: 48 hrs/year (small <16: 40 hrs). Jan 2024 leave use began.
Penalties
CDLE enforcement. Retaliation prohibited. Civil penalties.
Applicability
FAMLI: most CO employers. Sick: employers 1+ employees.
Exemptions
Federal employees, some self-employed.
Official Source
https://famli.colorado.gov/Frequently Asked Questions
Which states have employment & worker protection regulations?
As of the last verification, 51 states have enacted employment & worker protection regulations, with 0 additional bills pending across other states. Colorado is among the states that has enacted such legislation. Browse all employment & worker protection regulations at plainregwatch.com for the complete state-by-state comparison.
When was Colorado FAMLI + Healthy Families & Workplaces Act enacted?
Colorado FAMLI + Healthy Families & Workplaces Act was enacted on 2020-07-14 and became effective on 2024-01-01. It was introduced as HB 20-1415 / SB 20-205.
What are the penalties for violating Colorado FAMLI + Healthy Families & Workplaces Act?
CDLE enforcement. Retaliation prohibited. Civil penalties. Note that enforcement mechanisms and penalty structures may vary. Consult the official statute and qualified legal counsel for specific compliance requirements.
Does Colorado FAMLI + Healthy Families & Workplaces Act apply to small businesses?
FAMLI: most CO employers. Sick: employers 1+ employees. Many state regulations include thresholds or exemptions for smaller organizations. Review the full applicability criteria and consult legal counsel to determine your obligations.
How does Colorado compare to other states on employment & worker protection?
Colorado has a regulatory strictness score of 76/100, based on 8 enacted regulations out of 8 tracked. Nationally, 51 states have enacted employment & worker protection laws. Visit our state comparison page for a full ranking.
Where can I read the full text of Colorado FAMLI + Healthy Families & Workplaces Act?
The official text of Colorado FAMLI + Healthy Families & Workplaces Act (HB 20-1415 / SB 20-205) is available from the Colorado legislature. PlainRegWatch links to the official source for every tracked regulation. We recommend reviewing the full statute alongside qualified legal counsel for compliance planning.
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