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Family and Medical Leave Insurance Program - For Employees

Family & Medical Leave Insurance Program (FAMLI)

The FAMLI program provides a partial wage replacement benefit to Colorado workers who need time away from work for certain life events, such as caring for a loved one with a serious health condition or growing a family. In addition to the partial wage replacement benefit, FAMLI also provides employment protections for individuals who have one year of service with their employer.

The Colorado Department of Labor & Employment (CDLE) is responsible for administering the FAMLI program. For more information on FAMLI, employees can find numerous resources on the CDLE website, including the Required FAMLI Program Notice available in English, Spanish, and many other languages. 

For State Employees

The FAMLI program premium is 0.88% of gross wages, shared equally by you and the State.

State of Colorado employees can apply for Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FAMLI) benefits using the My FAMLI+ portal. Applications must be submitted 30 days in advance if the need for leave is foreseeable, or as soon as practicable when the need for leave is not foreseeable.

While the FAMLI program is administered through the Colorado Department of Labor and Employment, the State has put together an employee toolkit. Inside, employees will find resources from the FAMLI Division such as how-to videos for applying and FAQs from the Division of Human Resources. If you have a need for FAMLI leave or questions about how the program coordinates with your existing leave benefits, please contact your agency Human Resources office.

FAQs

What is FAMLI?

Under the Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FAMLI) program, all Colorado workers can access up to 12 weeks of paid leave to take care of themselves or their families during life circumstances that pull them away from work. Those experiencing pregnancy or childbirth complications may be eligible for up to an additional four weeks. Beginning January 1, 2026 parents with a newborn being treated in a hospital’s neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) may be eligible for up to an additional twelve (12) weeks. 
 

Who’s eligible for FAMLI?

Employees who have earned $2,500 over the previous year (for work performed in Colorado) will be eligible to receive the partial wage replacement benefit. Additionally, employees who have been employed with the State for at least 180 days before the start of their leave are eligible for employment protections.

Employees can apply for up to 12 weeks of FAMLI paid leave when they, or a family member, experience a qualifying health issue starting in Jan. 2024. 

Covered Circumstances Include:

  • Caring for a new child, including adopted and fostered children, and infants in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU)
  • Caring for yourself, if you have a serious health condition or are experiencing pregnancy or delivery complications
  • Caring for a family member with a serious health condition
  • Making arrangements for a family member’s military deployment
  • Addressing the immediate safety needs and impact of domestic violence and/or sexual assault

What does this mean for State employees?

State employees will see FAMLI premium deductions on their paychecks. Using the My FAMLI+ portal, state employees can apply for FAMLI paid leave when they, or a family member, experience a qualifying health issue.

Questions

The Colorado Department of Labor & Employment (CDLE) is responsible for administering the FAMLI program. For general FAMLI questions, email CDLE_FAMLI_info@state.co.us.

General FAMLI Information & Additional Tools