CO HB1001

Creates the Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FAMLI) program through a new Division of Family and Medical Leave Insurance in the Department of Labor and Employment to provide partial wage-replacement benefits starting January 1, 2021.

Eligible individuals can receive benefits for serious health conditions, caring for a new child during the first year after birth or adoption, caring for a family member with a serious health condition, or qualifying military family exigencies under federal law.

All employees pay a premium (initially capped at 0.99% of yearly wages) collected as payroll deductions and deposited into the FAMLI fund; the director may impose additional solvency surcharges if needed.

Provides maximum 12 weeks of benefits in any consecutive 52-week period, with weekly benefit amounts ranging from 66-95% of weekly wages depending on income level, capped at $1,000 per week (adjusted annually starting January 1, 2022).

Requires employers to restore employees to their original or equivalent position upon return from leave, prohibits discrimination against individuals using benefits, and maintains health insurance coverage during leave periods.