Colorado Unemployment Insurance – CDLE

Employment & Financial Support

State program that provides temporary wage replacement to eligible unemployed workers, with online filing and support available statewide.​

Website: https://www.cdle.colorado.gov/unemployment

At a glance

Services
Unemployment insurance benefits, Online claims and weekly certifications, Job search requirements and guidance, Customer service and appeals support
Location
Statewide, CO
Service area
Statewide (including Western Slope)
Hours
Online system 24/7; call center hours vary by day
Languages
English and Spanish; interpreter services available
Who it serves
Colorado workers who lost employment through no fault of their own and meet wage and work-history criteria
Cost
Benefits based on prior wages; no cost to apply; taxes fund the program
Walk-ins
Online and phone only; no local walk-in UI office in Mesa County
Appointment
Not applicable; claims filed online or by phone
Volunteer opportunities
No
Accepts donations
No

Information verified 2026-03-15 by Western Slope Trellis. Call ahead to confirm hours and availability.

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