Colorado Regulatory Watch: CDLE Seeking Feedback on Proposed Unemployment Regulations - HR ALERTS
- Regina Dyerly, SHRBP, PHR
- 2 hours ago
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Colorado Regulatory Watch: CDLE Seeking Feedback on Proposed Unemployment Regulations
Possible Effective Date: January 2027
The Colorado Department of Labor and Employment (CDLE) has released proposed unemployment insurance regulation changes that could take effect in January 2027.
One proposal would clarify when employers may be deemed to have a "pattern of failing to respond" to unemployment claim information requests. The proposal establishes standards for timely and adequate responses and outlines when employers may be held responsible for improper benefit payments resulting from repeated failures to respond.
CDLE has indicated stakeholder meetings are expected in August, followed by a formal rulemaking hearing.
Employers that regularly manage unemployment claims may wish to review the proposals and participate in the stakeholder process if they have feedback or concerns. For Vida HR HRO and HR360 clients, unemployment claim administration and responses are managed by our team, and we will continue to monitor these proposed changes and communicate any future compliance impacts.
We will continue to monitor these developments and provide updates as additional information becomes available.
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