The Colorado Request for Family or Medical Leave is a formal process designed to provide eligible employees with protected leave for family and medical reasons. This leave is mandated by the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and the Colorado Family Care Act (CCA), and it offers job security and preservation of health benefits for individuals dealing with various personal circumstances. The Colorado Request for Family or Medical Leave can be sought for diverse reasons such as childbirth, adoption, serious personal health conditions, and caring for a family member with a severe illness. There are different types of leaves that fall under the Colorado Request for Family or Medical Leave, each with its own criteria and duration. Some of the most common types are: 1. Family and Medical Leave: This type of leave allows eligible employees to take up to 12 weeks of unpaid leave within a 12-month period, without the fear of losing their job or health insurance coverage. It covers situations like the birth or adoption of a child, caring for a spouse, child, or parent with a serious health condition, and dealing with one's own health issues that make them unable to perform their job duties. 2. Parental Leave: Under this category, both parents (biological or adoptive) of a newborn or newly placed child have the right to take up to 12 weeks of unpaid leave to bond with and care for their child. This leave can be taken any time within one year of the child's birth or placement. 3. Serious Health Condition Leave: This type of leave allows eligible employees to take the necessary time off to deal with their own serious health condition. It includes medical treatments, surgeries, and recovery periods that render an individual unable to work temporarily. The duration of this leave may vary depending on medical recommendations and job circumstances. 4. Military Family Leave: Eligible employees may be entitled to up to 26 weeks of leave if they need to care for a family member who is a covered service member with a serious injury or illness incurred in the line of duty. 5. Family Leave for Safe Leave Act: This leave relates to eligible employees who need to care for themselves or their family members due to domestic abuse, sexual assault, or stalking. The employee can take up to three working days off in a 12-month period. The Colorado Request for Family or Medical Leave requires employees to adhere to specific processes and provide appropriate documentation to their employer to ensure their leave is approved. These leaves aim to support individuals during challenging and critical life situations, offering them peace of mind and the ability to prioritize their family or personal health needs.