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Colorado has updated the required Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FAMLI) Program Notice. Employers should immediately replace any older versions currently in use and review their posting and delivery practices to ensure compliance with Colorado’s FAMLI notification requirements. Below is a brief refresher on employer notice obligations.
FAMLI notice requirements
- New hire notice
Employers must provide the official FAMLI Program Notice to every new employee. Internal summaries, handbook language or substitute documents do not satisfy this requirement. - Workplace posting
The Program Notice must be posted in a prominent location where employees can easily see it. Employers must post the notice in English, Spanish and any additional language spoken by at least 5% of the workforce.
- Remote workforce delivery
Employers without a physical worksite, or with remote employees, must provide the notice electronically, such as by email or by posting it prominently on an intranet or workforce communication platform. - Individual notice after qualifying events
When an employer becomes aware of a potential FAMLI‑qualifying event (e.g., birth of a child or serious health condition), the Program Notice must be provided to the employee within five days. - Private Plan employers
Employers with an approved Private Plan must use notices that include plan‑specific details, such as benefits, eligibility, contributions and appeal rights. These notices must also be individually delivered following qualifying events.
Employer action items for Colorado FAMLI Notice
Employers with Colorado employees should consider the following steps:
- Replace older postings with the updated required FAMLI Program Notice across all physical and electronic locations
- Confirm onboarding workflows include delivery of the official notice to all new hires
- Validate required language coverage
- Confirm Private Plan notices include all required plan‑specific content
How Alight supports employers with their leaves of absence administration
Alight Leave Solutions specializes in state and federal leave of absence programs, including paid family and medical leave. Alight Leave Solutions monitors state paid leave developments and state agency guidance and will incorporate changes where they affect the administration of leave of absence.
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