How to File for Unemployment in Colorado
How to apply for unemployment in Colorado, what you need, and what you must do each week to keep getting benefits.
Short answer: You must have earned at least $2,500 in wages in your base period to receive benefits. If you do not have enough wages in the regular base period, you may choose to use the alternative base period. Colorado UI Benefits Estimator (CDLE); C.R.S. § 8-73-102(1)(b)
| Earnings needed to qualify | You must have earned at least $2,500 in wages in your base period to receive benefits. If you do not have enough wages in the regular base period, you may choose to use the alternative base period. |
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| Work search requirements | You must register for work and continue to report as the division requires, be able to work and available for suitable work, and actively search for work each week. Source: C.R.S. § 8-73-107(1)(a), (1)(c) |
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FAQ
How much do you need to have earned to get unemployment in Colorado?
You must have earned at least $2,500 in wages in your base period to receive benefits. If you do not have enough wages in the regular base period, you may choose to use the alternative base period.
What are the work search requirements for unemployment in Colorado?
You must register for work and continue to report as the division requires, be able to work and available for suitable work, and actively search for work each week.
General legal information, not legal advice. Laws change and local rules can differ; check the linked official source or talk to a lawyer about your situation.