Agency
Colorado Department of Labor and Employment
Weekly benefit amount
between $25 and $781
Official link
Unemployment PolicyAm I Eligible?
You must
- Be unemployed through no fault of your own.
- Be able, available, and actively seeking work.
- Have earned $2,500 during your base period.
What do I need to file my claim?
Proof of employment includes (but is not limited to):
- Paycheck stubs
- Earnings and leave statements showing the employer’s name and address
- W-2 forms when available
Proof of self-employment includes (but is not limited to):
- State or federal employer identification numbers
- Business licenses
- Tax returns
- Business receipts
- Signed affidavits from persons verifying the individual’s self-employment
Proof of the planned commencement of employment or self-employment includes (but is not limited to):
- Letters offering employment
- Statements/affidavits by individuals (with name and contact information) verifying an offer of employment
- Business licenses
- State or Federal employer identification numbers
- Written business plans
- Lease agreements
How to apply for Unemployment Insurance Benefits?
File Online:
- log into your MyUI+ account
File By Phone:
- Please call 303-536-5615
For more information, read the FAQs to know more about how to file for a claim in Colorado.
