The Colorado Department of Labor and Employment’s Family and Medical Leave Insurance Division’s application portal for its new paid family and medical leave program is up and running, allowing employees to begin applying for benefits immediately.
Additionally, the department in a news release announced three virtual town hall dates for Coloradans to learn more about the voter-approved program, which takes effect Jan. 1. The first event is on Dec. 6, the second on Jan. 10 and the third on Feb. 1. The town hall will be hosted in English from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m., and then in Spanish from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. on each date. Registration and streaming information can be found on the famli.gov website.
According to the announcement, the My FAMLI+ portal will allow employees to apply for partial wage replacement if they need to temporarily step away from their job due to a significant life event. These events include welcoming a newborn child or experiencing a medical condition themselves caring for a loved one experiencing such. The program is funded by a small percentage of wages withheld by employers.
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