How does the Colorado Family Care Act (CFCA) work?
Your guide to unpaid, job-protected leave in Colorado
Quick answer
The Colorado Family Care Act (CFCA) applies to employers with 50 or more employees. Eligible employees receive up to 12 workweeks of unpaid, job- and benefit-protected leave in a 12-month period to care for certain family members.
Who this applies to / Prerequisites
- Employers with 50 or more employees.
- Employees must have worked at least 12 months prior to the start of leave and at least 1,250 hours in the previous 12 months. (Different rules apply for airline flight crew employees.)
Key facts
- CFCA provides up to 12 workweeks of unpaid leave with job and benefit protection per 12-month period to care for certain family members.
- CFCA defines "family member" as a partner in a civil union or a domestic partner.
- CFCA runs concurrently with CO FAMLI when applicable.
Other Considerations
- I'm not sure if I meet the hours/tenure requirement: Contact your Leave Success Manager to confirm your eligibility.
- If none of these apply, contact your Leave Success Manager (employees) or Customer Success Manager (HR teams).
Limits and exceptions
- CFCA leave is unpaid.
- Employers must have 50 or more employees for CFCA to apply.
- Different eligibility rules apply for airline flight crew employees.