HomeMy WebLinkAbout20222363.tiffHEARING CERTIFICATION
DOCKET NO. 2022-70
RE: PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER DECLINING PARTICIPATION IN THE COLORADO
PAID FAMILY AND MEDICAL LEAVE INSURANCE PROGRAM ("FAMLI"), AS
AUTHORIZED BY C.R.S. § 8-13.3-522, AND TO DECLINE TO COLLECT EMPLOYEE
PREMIUMS THROUGH PAYCHECK DEDUCTIONS FOR PAYMENT TO FAMLI FOR
THOSE EMPLOYEES WHO ELECT FAMLI COVERAGE, PURSUANT TO C.R.S. § 8-
13.3-514(1), BY PERSONALLY PAYING TO FAMLI EMPLOYEE PREMIUMS IN A
FASHION AND MANNER SIMILAR TO THAT REQUIRED OF SELF-EMPLOYED
INDIVIDUALS
A public hearing was conducted on August 15, 2022, at 9:00 a.m., with the following present:
Commissioner Scott K. James, Chair
Commissioner Mike Freeman, Pro-Tem
Commissioner Perry L. Buck
Commissioner Steve Moreno
Commissioner Lori Saine
Also present:
Clerk to the Board, Esther E. Gesick
County Attorney, Bruce T. Barker
Department of Human Resources Director, Jill Scott
The following business was transacted:
El I hereby certify that pursuant to a notice dated August 1, 2022, and duly published August 3,
2022, in the Greeley Tribune, a public hearing was conducted to consider declining participation
in the Colorado Paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance Program ("FAMLI"), as authorized by
C.R.S. § 8-13.3-522, and to decline to collect employee premiums through paycheck deductions
for payment to FAMLI for those employees who elect FAMLI coverage, pursuant to
C.R.S. § 8-13.3-514(1), by personally paying to FAMLI employee premiums in a fashion and
manner similar to that required of self-employed individuals. Bruce Barker, County Attorney, made
this a matter of record.
Ryan Rose, Director of Administrative Services, stated a work session with the Board of
County Commissioners, and notice to all employees was on August 2, 2022, concerning the
FAMLI program approved in state-wide election in 2020. He reviewed what is allowed and stated
the proposal to opt out is based on the determination that Weld County already provides
comprehensive access to coverage, as reflected in the side -by -side comparison included in the
record. Mr. Rose further stated, if Weld County participates in the program, an amount must be
collected from each employee's base wage, as well as matched, with the actual benefit not
starting until January 1, 2024, and the County would have to wait three (3) years to decline
participation. He stated employees may still opt in and must pay their premiums directly to FAMLI,
and detailed the additional requirements of the employee with assistance from the Department of
Human Resources. Therefore, staff recommends opting out and reviewing participation annually.
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HEARING CERTIFICATION - APPROVE DECLINING PARTICIPATION IN THE COLORADO
PAID FAMILY AND MEDICAL LEAVE INSURANCE PROGRAM ("FAMLI"), AND TO DECLINE
TO COLLECT EMPLOYEE PREMIUMS THROUGH PAYCHECK DEDUCTIONS FOR
PAYMENT TO FAMLI
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In response to Chair James, Mr. Rose stated this is a brand-new program in Colorado, and
today's action does not preclude the County from choosing to opt into the program in the future,
once it is better vetted at the state level. He noted the website and certain criteria is still being
built and developed.
No public testimony was offered concerning this matter.
Commissioner Moreno moved to approve declining participation in the Colorado Paid Family
and Medical Leave Insurance Program ("FAMLI"), as authorized by C.R.S. § 8-13.3-522, and to
decline to collect employee premiums through paycheck deductions for payment to FAMLI for
those employees who elect FAMLI coverage, pursuant to C.R.S. § 8-13.3-514(1), by personally
paying to FAMLI employee premiums in a fashion and manner similar that required of self-
employed individuals. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Buck, and it carried
unanimously. There being no further discussion, the hearing was completed at 9:44 a.m.
This Certification was approved on the 29th day of August, 2022.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
WELCICOUNTY, COLORADO
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Scot K. James, Chair
Weld County Clerk to the Board
BY:
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EXCUSED DATE OF APPROVAL
Steve Moreno
Lori Saine
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