FAMLI Business Brief — February 2026

Colorado Department of Labor and Employment sent this bulletin at 02/19/2026 02:30 PM MST

February 19, 2026

This is an official communication from the Colorado Department of Labor and Employment’s
Family & Medical Leave Insurance Division.

The FAMLI Business Brief provides employers with
operational updates on the FAMLI program.

Program Updates
Requirements & Deadlines
Resources & Opportunities

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Program Updates

Operational updates to the FAMLI program and employer portal.

New Required Program Notice

Employers should replace prior versions of the FAMLI Program Notice with the updated version. The updated FAMLI Program Notice is available on the FAMLI website and may be used immediately.

The required FAMLI Program Notice has been updated to reflect the addition of Neonatal Care Leave and to align with existing employer notice requirements under the FAMLI Act.

Review the five required rules for FAMLI notice posting and download the updated notice on our blog →

Employer Portal Performance Improvements

Based on your feedback, we’ve made targeted upgrades to My FAMLI+ to improve speed and reduce processing delays across several key functions.

Improvements since September include:

Bulk employer payments now process in close to 5 hours (down from 20).
Bulk wage uploads process in about 4 minutes (down from 27).
Premium calculations now complete in 13 minutes (down from 6 hours).

We know timeliness directly affects payroll cycles, reporting deadlines, and your ability to close books. These updates are part of our ongoing effort to improve the employer experience.

Portal Security Update

Additional safeguards have been implemented to reduce fraudulent employer account activity within the My FAMLI+ Employer portal.

Login attempts originating from high-risk locations or known fraudulent networks may be restricted. Employers who experience a login block will receive guidance on how to request review and restore access.

These updates are designed to maintain a secure portal environment while minimizing disruption to legitimate users.

Employee Portal Adjustments

Recent employee portal changes were made to improve transparency and records visibility:

Reimbursement tracking: Enhancements improve tracking of employer reimbursements within completed claims. This allows our team to verify payment details quickly, and reduces the need to contact you about reimbursement status.
Clearer coverage identification: Updated notices more clearly identify when a private plan is the primary coverage provider. This will help you coordinate benefits more smoothly, and reduce confusion about responsibility for coverage.
Updated claim notices: Decision notices now include clearer explanations and legal citations for greater transparency. This will create a better understanding of claim outcomes, and help you respond confidently to employee questions.

These updates are part of ongoing efforts to improve system clarity and reduce confusion across employer and employee workflows.

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Requirements & Deadlines

Time-sensitive actions for Colorado employers.

Update Employer Portal URL

Deadline – February 21, 2026

The current URL used to access the My FAMLI+ Employer portal (https://famli.force.com) will be discontinued on February 21, 2026 and will no longer redirect.

To avoid interruption, please begin using the updated portal link and update any saved bookmarks: https://myfamliplusemployer.state.co.us/

Update 2026 Employee Headcount

Deadline – February 28, 2026

Submit the 2026 Annual Total Employee Headcount in My FAMLI+ Employer.

If no update is submitted by the deadline, employers will default to 10+ employees and pay the full 2026 premium rate (.88%) for each.

All employers with Colorado employees must update their Annual Total Employee Headcount for 2026 in My FAMLI+ Employer, including employers with approved private plans. There is a reminder in your portal messaging center with instructions to help complete this task.

Headcount is not carried over from the prior year.
Headcount includes all payroll employees nationwide who worked 20 or more calendar workweeks in 2025, regardless of full-time or part-time status.

Private Plan Reporting Amendments

Deadline – March 1, 2026

Private Plan Self-Insured Employers and Private Plan Carriers are required to report aggregate claim information.

The 2025 Q4 reporting deadline was January 31, 2026. Amended reports must be submitted no later than March 1, 2026.

Email reports to: cdle_famli_privateplan_reporting@state.co.us
Subject line: “YYYYQQ Private Plan Reporting” (example: 2025Q4 Private Plan Reporting)
CSV file name format: 2025Q4_FAMLIID_selfinsured.csv

Additional guidance is available on the FAMLI website under the Private Plans section.

2023 Premium Overpayment Refund Checks – Certification Required

Deadline – As Soon As Possible

Paper refund checks for outstanding 2023 FAMLI premium overpayments were mailed to qualified employers at the most recent address associated with their FAMLI account. Each check included a certification form that must be signed and returned to the FAMLI Division.

The certification confirms your acknowledgment of the responsibility to refund any employee contributions that were previously withheld. Please sign and return the certification as soon as possible to complete the refund process.

Employers who do not return the signed certification within six months may be referred to the FAMLI Audits team for review.
Uncashed refund checks will escheat after six months and be transferred to the Treasury as unclaimed property.

If you have questions or need another copy of the certification, please contact 866-CO-FAMLI (866-263-2654), Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

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Resources & Opportunities

Additional tools and programs that can support your workforce and operations.

Homeless Contribution Income Tax Credit (HCTC)

Eligible Colorado employers and taxpayers may claim a 25–30% state income tax credit for certified monetary contributions to approved housing and child care projects across the state.

Contributions must be at least $100
Contributions must be made to a certified project
Taxpayers may not directly benefit from the contribution
Credit amounts are capped annually per taxpayer

Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC)

Employers may qualify for a federal tax credit of up to $2,400–$9,600 per new hire when hiring individuals from certain targeted groups, including veterans and individuals receiving public assistance.

Certification must be submitted within 28 days of the employee’s start date
The employee must belong to an eligible target group

Job Growth Incentive Tax Credit (JGITC)

Colorado offers a state income tax credit for businesses that create new net jobs that would not otherwise be located in the state. The credit may equal up to 50% of the FICA paid on net new job growth.

Jobs must be net new positions
The business must meet wage and economic impact thresholds

Economic Incentives & Workforce Grants (OEDIT)

The Colorado Office of Economic Development & International Trade (OEDIT) offers a range of tax credits, workforce training grants, and location-based incentives to support business expansion and job creation.

Workforce & Hiring Support

Local workforce centers across Colorado provide no-cost hiring assistance, job postings, recruiting support, and customized training partnerships for employers.