Advisory for Healthy Families and Workplace Act
Thursday Jan 7th, 2021
Small Colorado farms and ranches were surprised to learn they do not have a year to prepare for one section of the state’s new Healthy Families and Workplace Act.
The legislation is written in two parts. The first is a paid sick leave program. (that provides up to 48 hours of sick leave to employees) The second part of the HFWA relates to supplemental leave during public health emergencies, such as the COVID-19 pandemic. It provides up to 80 hours of paid leave for employees who have to deal with a COVID-19 illness themselves or in the family. It also provides paid leave for childcare and those with underlying health conditions during a public health emergency.