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Paid time off is a very important component of any Colorado employer's benefit package. Paid time off, or leave, is a key driver of employee satisfaction, so it does not matter if you are in Denver or Colorado Springs, ensuring a quality and appropriate leave plan is important. Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) is a federal law and each state has their own specific variations, so you must ensure yours is in compliance.
Consolidated leave packages are offered by 56% of Colorado companies. Many businesses are implementing consolidated leave plans. The first thing to consider is whether or not an employer wants to provide a consolidated leave plan or a non-consolidated one. A single amount of time on which workers may take vacation, illness, or personal business is provided by a consolidated leave package.
Should I take a sick day or a vacation day? How are they tracked? Is it significant? - Yes. As more businesses shift to consolidated paid time off or leave plans, it's crucial to comprehend the differences between them. At five years, the average number of days available in a consolidated plan is 20, whereas only 15 days are provided for non-service employees after ten years of service in Colorado. The average for consolidated leave plans at ten years is 23, while that for compensated vacation is 19 (at least).
Paid vacation is offered by 89% of Colorado employers. This varies based on industry and company size. To discover how your sector and size compare to other Colorado businesses like you, download a free benchmarking study.
Paid sick leave is available in 83 percent of CO firms. A paid sick leave plan must be clear on what qualifies and when notifications are given if you offer one. 50% of Colorado businesses with paid sick leave provide a carryover provision. This allows employees to carry over sick days from year to year, so if you didn't use them this year, you can use them the next year.
Designing the right holiday paid time off plan is important. Depending on your industry and the competitive nature of your business, the exact holidays offered can vary. Should you offer Presidents' Day? Do you have to offer Veterans Day? 33% of employers offer six or fewer paid holidays to their employees. 55% offer between 7 and 10 paid holidays and finally 26% offer more than 10 paid holidays.
Download your free Mployer Insights report to see how your company's paid time off plan compares to others in CO in your same industry and size range. Understanding how your policy compares against employers similar to you might be a useful recruiting and retention tool.
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