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 June 24, 2025
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This is an official communication from the Colorado Department of Labor and Employment’s
Family & Medical Leave Insurance Division.
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Welcome to our newsletter for the employer and business community. Here you’ll find everything your organization needs to know to effectively navigate FAMLI. Be sure to check your subscription preferences to get the most impactful updates. |
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 May Spotlight: FAMLI premiums going down, benefits going up under new Colorado law
Colorado employers like you can take credit for a big win on FAMLI premiums and benefits.
A new law lowers premiums for employers and workers to 0.88% of wages and adds a whole new category of FAMLI leave, for new parents with a newborn being treated in a hospital’s neonatal intensive care unit.
The changes take effect in January. Premiums for Colorado’s paid-leave fund are split among employers and workers in Colorado and are currently set to 0.9% of wages, due quarterly.
The premiums reduction makes coverage even more affordable for Colorado workers to take the time they need during critical life events – and for employers to help them do so. According to projections from state fiscal analysts, the change will save Colorado workers and employers some $35 million next fiscal year.
The new law also gives the FAMLI Division additional tools to manage premiums and avoid volatility from year to year.
“We’re proud to say Colorado trusts the FAMLI Division to both protect parents and this fund,” said FAMLI Division Director Tracy Marshall. “We’ll continue to make the necessary adjustments to keep this essential safety net on solid financial footing.”
Read more about the new law in our blog post and stay tuned for public hearings this fall about how the law will be implemented.
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Average Weekly Wage & What It Means For You
FAMLI is designed to adapt alongside Colorado’s economy, ensuring workers get the support they need while keeping costs stable and predictable for employers like you.
Earlier this month, the Director of the Colorado Division of Workers' Compensation issued the Maximum Benefits Order for 2025-2026. In it, the 2025-26 state average weekly wage (SAWW) was determined to be $1,534.94. This means that, effective July 1 of this year, the weekly FAMLI benefits max will increase to $1,381.45.
What this means for your business: Covered employees will have access to slightly higher paid leave benefits — while your employer premium rates remain exactly the same. And in even better news, because of SB25-144, employees will enjoy this increase even as your premium payments decrease starting January 2026.
This annual adjustment ensures Colorado’s paid leave program remains strong, responsive, and aligned with our growing economy — all while keeping the cost of business stable for employers.
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New! Friend of FAMLI training
We know that your employees sometimes bring FAMLI questions to work. To help you (or your HR department) navigate the FAMLI program, we’ve launched a new, free Friend of FAMLI certification course.
From answering questions to helping navigate the My FAMLI+ portal, Friends make it easier for their communities (and employees) to access paid leave for the care they need, when they need it most. By becoming a Friend of FAMLI, you can:
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Reduce Your Workload: By building your knowledge of FAMLI, you can quickly resolve common questions — so you spend less time troubleshooting the program, and more time helping your employees.
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Streamline Services: Expertise in FAMLI allows you to move your employees through services quickly — saving time for both you and the individuals you’re helping.
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Build Trust In Your Practice: A stronger company reputation expands your reach — and creates more equitable health outcomes, financial outlooks, and overall quality of life for yourself, your loved ones, and your employees.
This optional training takes two hours and is available twice a month. Submit your application to have your instructor-led training scheduled as soon as possible! And be sure to check our other resources in the Employer’s Toolkit.
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 Q2 Reporting Deadline for Employers: July 31, 2025
It’s the end of June, which means the Q2 2025 reporting deadline is fast approaching. Employers, stay ahead of the game and get your Q2 wage reports and corresponding premiums payments in by Thursday, July 31, 2025.
If you need assistance in preparing your wage reports, please see our collection of how-to-videos, user guides, file specifications, and sample templates for help. For individualized support, please call: 1-866-CO-FAMLI (1-866-263-2654) Monday through Friday between 7:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.
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Contact FAMLI
The FAMLI Contact Center is open 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. The best time to call is between 7:30 and 10 a.m. You can reach us at 1-866-CO-FAMLI
(1-866-263-2654) and for general questions at: CDLE_FAMLI_info@state.co.us.
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