Paid Sick Leave in Colorado
Whether Colorado requires paid sick leave, how much you earn and how you can use it.
Short answer: Yes, for all employers regardless of size. Under the Healthy Families and Workplaces Act, employees earn 1 hour of paid leave for every 30 hours worked, up to 48 hours per year, for their own or a family member's health needs, domestic violence-related needs, bereavement, and certain… Healthy Families and Workplaces Act (HFWA); CDLE INFO #6
| Paid sick leave | Yes, for all employers regardless of size. Under the Healthy Families and Workplaces Act, employees earn 1 hour of paid leave for every 30 hours worked, up to 48 hours per year, for their own or a family member's health needs, domestic violence-related needs, bereavement, and certain closures or evacuations. Additional leave applies during a declared public health emergency. |
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Where to get help in Colorado
- Colorado Department of Labor and Employment (CDLE), Division of Labor Standards and Statistics
- File a complaint or claim
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- All Colorado employment law rules
FAQ
Is paid sick leave required in Colorado?
Yes, for all employers regardless of size. Under the Healthy Families and Workplaces Act, employees earn 1 hour of paid leave for every 30 hours worked, up to 48 hours per year, for their own or a family member's health needs, domestic violence-related needs, bereavement, and certain closures or evacuations. Additional leave applies during a declared public health emergency.
General legal information, not legal advice. Laws change and local rules can differ; check the linked official source or talk to a lawyer about your situation.