Colorado’s paid leave program just launched. Here’s why that’s good for the state.

Colorado’s paid leave program just launched. Here’s why that’s good for the state.
U.S. Department of Labor Blog, by Gayle Goldin; 2/5/24
Today marks the 31st anniversary of the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), landmark federal legislation that provides eligible workers unpaid, job-protected leave for specific family and medical reasons. ... But the FMLA is not enough. The lack of a paid leave standard means that many people cannot afford to take time away from work, even when they need it. That’s why we’re celebrating Colorado’s new paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance Program (FAMLI), which began accepting applications on Jan. 1.