The Colorado Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FAMLI) law has undergone an amendment recently through SB 25-144. This change will have a significant effect on paid leave lengths and FAMLI premiums. Firstly, the law now contains a provision for an additional 12 weeks of paid family leave for parents whose child is under care at a neonatal intensive care unit (NICU). This provision means that the parents can avail up to 24 weeks of FAMLI leave in total in such situations. These amendments will come into effect from January 1, 2026. Secondly, the alteration modifies the employee premiums used to fund the wage replacement under FAMLI. The premiums will remain at 0.9% of the wages per employee for 2025, but will decrease to 0.88% from January 1, 2026, onwards. The FAMLI Division director will decide the premium each year, with a maximum possible premium rate of 1.2% of the wages per employee. Employers in Colorado need to adapt to these modifications by adjusting their leave policies and ensuring proper application of payroll taxes from 2026.

For those looking to apply for or inquire further into these family leave benefits, it can be a daunting task navigating through the bureaucracy. If you are not sure about how to get a hold of Paid Family Leave, eddcaller.com is a useful resource for reaching out to the relevant departments for further assistance and clarity. A well-planned route through the bureaucracy can greatly reduce the stress associated with understanding and accessing your rightful benefits.