Leave Laws: Colorado
A Q&A guide to state law on employee leave for private employers in Colorado. This Q&A addresses the legal requirements for leave from employment and explains the rights and obligations of employees and employers under state law. Federal, local, or municipal law may impose additional or different requirements. Answers to questions can be compared across a number of jurisdictions (see Leave Laws: State Q&A Tool). For information and updates on changes to state leave laws related to the 2019 novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19), see Paid Sick Leave State and Local Laws Chart: Overview: State and Local Laws Charts, and Paid Family and Medical Leave State and Local Laws Chart: Overview: State and Local Laws Charts.
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