In response to the coronavirus outbreak, some states are limiting or barring people from gathering in public places. This may affect your access to the physical office of the Colorado Department of Labor and Employment in person. Check the Colorado unemployment insurance agency website for more information.
You can apply for unemployment benefits in Colorado a couple of ways:
- online by going to the Colorado unemployment insurance agency website, or
- by telephone if you call the Colorado Department of Labor and Employment at 800-388-5515.
You can find information about how to file your initial claim for benefits and how to file your weekly claim for continuing benefits on the Colorado Department of Labor and Employment website, too. Get more information in our article, How Do I Apply for Unemployment Benefits in Colorado?