In 2020, Colorado voters approved a new paid family and medical leave law. Under Proposition 118, Colorado would require that employers provide 12 weeks of paid time off for childbirth and family emergencies. Eight other states and Washington, D.C., have created similar programs in the last two decades.
For years business interests have paid leave measures, but were ultimately outspent by a 10-to-1 ratio, said opposition campaign co-chair Dave Davia stating “It was difficult to raise money amid a bruising pandemic year and with 10 other statewide ballot measures competing for funding,”
“This is what the people wanted in Colorado, this is how they voted,” he said. “My efforts will turn to focusing on how we make this program work and it doesn’t go bankrupt and it doesn’t call for substantially more in the way of revenue.”
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