"Colorado HFWA leave must be paid at the same pay rate, with the same benefits, the employee would have been afforded had they worked during the leave period. Employees will not earn additional compensation during HFWA leave if the use of leave does not reduce their pay. For employees paid wages plus commissions, the calculation of the HFWA pay rate does not include commissions.... The 'lookback period' for calculating the HFWA pay rate applies only when the pay rate for the leave period is unknown."  MORE >>