Unemployment After Quitting in Colorado
When quitting a job in Colorado still qualifies for unemployment, and what counts as good cause.
Short answer: Colorado law says anyone may leave a job for any reason, but the circumstances decide how much you receive. C.R.S. § 8-73-108(1)(a), (4), (5)(e), (5)(g)
| If you quit | Colorado law says anyone may leave a job for any reason, but the circumstances decide how much you receive. Quitting can still lead to a full award for reasons such as: the employer violated a written employment contract (after using the contract's remedies), personal harassment by the employer unrelated to job performance, domestic violence, being unable to do the work for health reasons (with required notice and medical support), or being given a choice between layoff and replacing another worker. Quitting because of dissatisfaction with normal supervision, to marry, to move for personal preference, or to look for other work can be disqualifying, which defers benefits for 10 weeks and reduces them. |
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| Appealing a denial | You may appeal a deputy's decision to a hearing officer; the appeal must be received within 20 calendar days after the date of the decision notice. A hearing officer's decision may then be appealed to the Industrial Claim Appeals Office, also within 20 calendar days. Source: C.R.S. §§ 8-74-103, 8-74-104 |
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FAQ
Can you get unemployment if you quit in Colorado?
Colorado law says anyone may leave a job for any reason, but the circumstances decide how much you receive. Quitting can still lead to a full award for reasons such as: the employer violated a written employment contract (after using the contract's remedies), personal harassment by the employer unrelated to job performance, domestic violence, being unable to do the work for health reasons (with required notice and medical support), or being given a choice between layoff and replacing another worker. Quitting because of dissatisfaction with normal supervision, to marry, to move for personal preference, or to look for other work can be disqualifying, which defers benefits for 10 weeks and reduces them.
How do I appeal an unemployment denial in Colorado?
You may appeal a deputy's decision to a hearing officer; the appeal must be received within 20 calendar days after the date of the decision notice. A hearing officer's decision may then be appealed to the Industrial Claim Appeals Office, also within 20 calendar days.
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.