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Colorado Unemployment BenefitsHow to Register for Benefits in DenverIf Colorado workers are laid off from their jobs, they are eligible to receive unemployment benefits for six months from the state. In order to qualify for unemployment, residents must meet the following criteria:
Generally, applicants are not eligible for unemployment if they have been fired from a job for misconduct. The Colorado Department of Labor & Unemployment will contact former employers to ask about the circumstances of the dismissal. However, applicants may appeal decisions if they disagree with the employer's verdict.
How to File
Unemployment Claims There is a one-week waiting period after applying for unemployment before applicants receive their first check. After that, if the claim is approved, unemployment benefits are paid weekly. The maximum weekly amount for 2008 is $455, or approximately $1820 per month based on a four-week month. |
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