Colorado § 8-13.3-506 - Amount of benefits - portability.
Full text of Colorado Colorado Revised Statutes § 8-13.3-506 — Amount of benefits - portability., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 8-13.3-506. Amount of benefits - portability.
(1) The amount of family and medical leave insurance benefits shall be determined as follows:
(a) The weekly benefit shall be determined as follows:
(I) The portion of the covered individual's average weekly wage that is equal to or less than 50 percent of the state average weekly wage shall be replaced at a rate of 90 percent; and
(II) The portion of the covered individual's average weekly wage that is more than 50 percent of the state average weekly wage shall be replaced at a rate of 50 percent.
(b) The maximum weekly benefit is 90 percent of the state average weekly wage; except that for paid family and medical leave beginning before January 1, 2025, the maximum weekly benefit is 1,100 dollars.
(2) The division shall calculate a covered individual's weekly benefit amount based on the covered individual's average weekly wage, up to the maximum total benefit established in subsection (1)(b) of this section. If a covered individual taking paid family and medical leave from a job continues working at an additional job or jobs during this time, the division shall not consider the covered individual's average weekly wage earned from the additional job or jobs when calculating the covered individual's weekly benefit amount. A covered individual with multiple jobs may elect whether to take leave from one job or multiple jobs.
Source: Initiated 2020: Entire part added, Proposition 118, L. 2021, p. 4230, effective upon proclamation of the Governor, December 31, 2020. L. 2023: (2) amended, (SB 23-046), ch. 40, p. 159, § 2, effective March 23.
Editor's note: This section was originally numbered as 8-13.3-406 in Proposition 118 but was renumbered on revision for ease of location.
Cross references: For the legislative declaration in SB 23-046, see section 1 of chapter 40, Session Laws of Colorado 2023.
Source: official Colorado text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Colorado § 8-13.3-506
What does Colorado Revised Statutes § 8-13.3-506 cover?
Section 8-13.3-506 ("Amount of benefits - portability.") is part of the Colorado Revised Statutes, the codified statutory law of Colorado. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Colorado § 8-13.3-506?
A common citation format is "Colorado Revised Statutes § 8-13.3-506" (Colorado). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Colorado law?
No. This page is for research and education and may not include the most recent amendments. For official current law, check the Colorado official source linked on this page or consult a licensed Colorado attorney.
How does Colorado § 8-13.3-506 apply to my situation?
Statutes are interpreted in context, and application depends on your specific facts. Only a licensed attorney in Colorado can advise on how this section applies to you. Contact your state or local bar association for a referral.
Sources & Verification
Not legal advice. Verify against the official source and consult a licensed attorney in Colorado.